Southwestern Baked Potatoes
Yield: 4
Did you drool when you saw this baker featured in the Idaho Potato Commission’s Big Idaho Potato Truck television commercial? The folks on the set were very tempted to grab a fork a dive in! Baked potatoes are an all-American favorite and one of the best foods to serve as a side dish or meal. This recipe combines all your favorite southwestern flavors topped on a piping hot baker. Add any protein like chicken, beef, pulled pork or shrimp to create an awesome one-dish meal!
Ingredients:
- 4 russet Idaho® potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup salsa
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Pierce potatoes about 5 times all over with a fork.
- Rub potatoes evenly with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for one hour. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together taco seasoning, corn, tomato, and bacon.
- Cut a slit into the tops of the warm baked potatoes. Fluff up the flesh with a fork.
- Divide the corn mixture between the four potatoes evenly.
- Top with salsa, sour cream, and chives. Serve immediately.