Mexican Potatoes: Easy and Flavorful Turkey Bacon Delight
Learn how to make delicious Mexican potatoes with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork. Bake for about 45 minutes or until fork-tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in turkey bacon, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once potatoes are baked, cut them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill the potatoes with the turkey bacon mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños to the turkey bacon mixture.
- These potatoes can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Mexican Potatoes, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe
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