Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 medium yellow or Russet potatoes
02 - Olive oil
03 - Cracked salt and pepper

→ Taco Meat

04 - 1 lb ground beef
05 - 1 small onion, diced
06 - 1 oz taco seasoning
07 - 1/2 cup water

→ Cheese Sauce

08 - 8 oz Velveeta
09 - 4 oz shredded pepper jack cheese
10 - 4 oz can diced chilies
11 - 5 oz can evaporated milk

→ Toppings

12 - Grated cheese
13 - Tomatoes
14 - Jalapenos
15 - Sour cream
16 - Cilantro
17 - Hot sauce

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with foil. Wash and poke holes in the potatoes, then coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
02 - Bake the coated potatoes for 45 minutes.
03 - In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion, then drain the excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water, then simmer on low heat.
04 - In a saucepan, melt Velveeta, shredded pepper jack cheese, diced chilies, and evaporated milk over medium-low heat until smooth.
05 - Switch the oven to low broil and bake the potatoes for an additional 15 minutes.
06 - Cut open the potatoes and fluff the inside, then top with cheese sauce, taco meat, and your choice of toppings.