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Mexican Potato Skins

These Mexican Potato Skins are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor! Perfect for game day or a cozy night in.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds baby Yukon potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Coarse sea salt
  • 1/3 cup cooked beef crumbles or turkey/plant-based alternative
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup black olives finely diced
  • 1 unit Roma tomato finely diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced (including green tops)
  • Sour cream and salsa for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the baby Yukon potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Pierce each potato a few times with a sharp knife.
  3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
  4. Once cooked, let the potatoes cool slightly, then cut each in half lengthwise and scoop out a bit of the flesh.
  5. Brush the insides of the potato skins with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef crumbles, black olives, diced tomato, and half of the cheddar cheese. Spoon this filling into each potato skin.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the filled potato skins.
  8. Return the stuffed potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Top with sliced green onions and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skins, broil the potato skins for a couple of minutes after baking them with the cheese.
  • Customize the filling according to your preferences; beans or grilled chicken can be great alternatives to beef.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the beef with black beans or lentils.