Taco Potato Skins

(Courtesy of Family Circle)

 

Ingredients:

4 baking potatoes (about 7 oz. each), washed and patted dry

1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 packet taco seasoning (1.25 oz.)

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

3 scallions, trimmed and chopped

1 tsp. black pepper

Ranch dressing

 

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Prick potatoes with a large fork.  Bake for 45 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes.  Drain off fat; add onion and 1 Tbsp. of taco seasoning and cook for 5 minutes.

 

Scoop flesh out of baked potatoes (do not break skins).  Place in a bowl; set skins aside.  Mash potato flesh; stir in beef mixture, cheese, scallions, black pepper and remaining taco seasoning.

 

Spoon mixture into skins, packing tightly (bake extra in a small casserole).  Place filled potatoes in a dish and bake for 15 minutes.  Serve with dressing.