Taco Potato Skins

internetnut's Note:

Serve these as appetizers or complete meal with a green salad. This fun dish is always a crowd pleaser. I found this in Family Circle magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 baking potatoes , washed and patted dry (about 7oz each)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 ¼ ounces taco seasoning
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 scallions , trimmed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ranch dressing

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375. Prick potatoes with a large fork. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off fat; add onion and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning and cook 5 minutes.
3. 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.
4. Spoon mixture into skins, packing tightly (bake extra in a small casserole). Place filled potatoes in a dish and bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Serve with dressing.