Tex Mex Stuffed Potato Skins

Submitted by Rita1652

"Save the meat of the potatoes for home fries. Be sure to leave an edge of potato with the skin."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 12 small potatoes, baked and halved, meat scooped out
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• salt and pepper
• 15 ounces pinto beans
• 1⁄2 cup hot salsa or 1/2 cup mild salsa, your choice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Sauté garlic, red peppers, and onions in 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 minutes.
3. Place potato skins in a bag with remaining oil, salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat with oil.
4. Puree salsa and beans in a blender with cumin and chipotle pepper.
5. Place skins on a parchment or silicone pad.
6. Fill with bean mixture, top with onion mixture, then with cheese.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes till bubbly and browned.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

Great twist on stuffing potato skins! The flavors went together beautifully, and the chipotle added a great smokiness without adding too much heat. I omitted the salt (personal preference) and used the cumin. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Lindas Busy Kitchen]

These were awesome! I made to go with my Mexican Meatloaf and they were well received here! I will make these again definately! I did leave out the beans, just a personal preference. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us Rita! Linda

 

[Jopalis]

Although I varied from the recipe, I feel the flavors in this recipe are fabulous. I was having it as an accompaniment to chili so I did not want beans. We love potatoes so I used the potato "meat". I mashed the potatoes with a little seasoning and olive oil and did the rest as in the recipe. They really were twice baked potatoes but were scrumptious! Rave reviews. I used a smoky salsa that had some black beans and corn in it. That with the chipotle in adobo are amazing flavors... Loved the smokiness and a little kick. Not too spicy. My 8 yr old even loved them! A keeper!!!

 

[R.Lynn]

Nice flavor on these. The combination of the chipotle and red bell pepper had a nice balance. Chipotle's can hold quite a kick but it wasn't unbearable here so if you're shy about them, give this a try. I used med/hot salsa as well as we do like our heat. I used cheddar cheese as well. These also look nice on the plate and are easy enough to half, double, whatever you need. Great recipe!!

 

[kolibri]

Excellent, very nice flavours. I baked the potatoes but left the meat in - then piled the filling on top. Served with a steak, excellent combination.