Nacho Spuds Recipes

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 T olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange in a single layer and bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the remaining 1/2 T olive oil and the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 2-3 minutes.
• Mix in the beans, taco seasoning and 2 T water.
• Lower the heat and simmer, stirring, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the potatoes to an ovenproof platter.
• Sprinkle half of the cheddar on top, spoon on the meat mixture, then top with tomatoes and remaining cheddar.
• Place in the oven and turn off the heat.
• Let stand until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.
• Serve with the sour cream and lettuce.

Steps:

• -Bakepotatoes.
• Cut in half and carefully scoop out potato without breaking skin.
• Place potato pulp in pot, mash with milk.
• Stir in remaining ingredient.
• Pile mixture into shells.
• Bake on cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or till hot and bubbly.