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Taco Stuffed Potatoes

These cheesy twice baked stuffed potatoes will make your next taco Tuesday a hit! 

Taco Tuesday meets Ireland! Hubs loves to buy in bulk! Do you remember the time he bought 50 pounds of potatoes for $7 ?? That’s a serious amount of taters! He could eat potatoes with a side of potatoes, my sweet Irish guy! Since I adore Mexican Food, I thought I would switch up his favorite twice baked potatoes with hearty Taco Stuffed Potatoes. We are eating healthy here with Gardein Beefless Ground!

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Served as a main dish, twice baked potatoes turned into taco style! Gardein Beefless Ground made taco style, with my special homemade taco seasoning, sour cream and cheese, then stuff it all right back into the potatoes. Top it with some more cheese and bake until melted. Add tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and hot sauce over the Taco Stuffed Potatoes. Voila! The perfect meal!

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Hubs and I used to be Vegetarians, long before we had kids. This year we both made a pact to incorporate Meat free meals into our diet meals every week. Gardein makes delicious, convenient and healthier versions of the foods we all love to eat. These meat-free foods are better for your body and better for the planet. Gardein Beefless Ground is made with non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies. Providing the taste, texture and protein content of meat but with less calories, less fat and no cholesterol.

In a sauce pan, over low heat, combine spices, tomato paste and water, bring to a simmer, add Gardein Beefless GroundStir until heated through.

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Add mashed potato, shredded cheese and sour cream to the seasoned Gardein Beefless Ground. Stir until combined.

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Scoop a couple tablespoons of the taco flavored Gardein Beefless mixture into the scooped out potato skins. Sprinkle cheese over mixture and bake in oven at 400 degrees for 5 minutes, until cheese has melted.

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Top with tomatoes, cilantro, green onions and hot sauce.

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Hubs didn’t realize that these Taco Stuffed Potatoes were meat free! He was impressed! With Gardein Meatless products, I don’t have to sacrifice flavor or taste when cooking for a healthier lifestyle.

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

 

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

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Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Potatoes
Yield: 2 servings

Taco Stuffed Potatoes

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

These cheesy twice baked stuffed potatoes will make your next taco Tuesday a hit!

Ingredients

  • 2 large Potatoes
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • 2 cups Gardein Beefless Ground
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 2 cups Extra Sharp Cheddar, grated and divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • toppings: cilantro, green onions, tomatoes, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. Scrub potatoes well, pat dry.
  3. Poke potatoes with a fork, then rub with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Place on a aluminum foil lined baking sheet and bake, for 1 hour.
  6. Test with a fork to see if they are done.
  7. When the potatoes have cooled down, cut in half.
  8. With a spoon, scoop the flesh out of the potato into the bowl, leaving a ¼” of the potato around the edges.
  9. In a skillet over low heat, add tomato paste, water and seasonings.
  10. Stir until mixture comes to a simmer.
  11. In a microwave safe bowl, add two cups of Gardein Beefless Ground. Microwave for 1 1/2-2 minutes on high.
  12. Add to saute pan, mix with seasoning.
  13. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese and the sour cream.
  14. Mash the potato flesh that was scooped into the bowl.
  15. Add the Gardein Beefless mixture to the potatoes and stir to combine.
  16. Fill the potatoes full of the Gardein Beefless mixture, then top with the remaining cheese.
  17. Place the potatoes back into the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  18. Serve topped with your favorite taco toppings.

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Recipe adapted from Taste and Tell

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Shirley Weinberg

Thursday 28th of April 2016

Love your posts Nettie.

nettiemoore11

Monday 2nd of May 2016

Thank you Shirley! Nettie

Debra @ Bowl Me Over

Wednesday 27th of April 2016

I've never tried Gardein, but I definitely need to give this a try - I love a new option!! These potatoes look terrific!

nettiemoore11

Wednesday 27th of April 2016

Thank you Debra, I think you would love them! Nettie

Tampa Cake Girl

Wednesday 27th of April 2016

I love this recipe. I have been and shared on my page. Delicious!

nettiemoore11

Wednesday 27th of April 2016

Thank you Cyd! Nettie

Sandra Shaffer

Tuesday 19th of April 2016

I had to come see what you made! Now I want to try all of Gardein's products! These beefless ground looks delicious with your toco stuffed potatoes!

nettiemoore11

Tuesday 19th of April 2016

Thank you Sandra, Gardein is awesome! Nettie

Del's cooking twist

Monday 18th of April 2016

I love this taco stuffed potato, looks delicious!

nettiemoore11

Tuesday 19th of April 2016

Thank you Del! Nettie

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