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Loaded Mexican Potato Skins

Loaded Mexican Potato Skins

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Loaded Mexican Potato Skins are the ultimate fusion of crispy, cheesy, and spicy. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game-day snacks, they’re packed with bold Mexican flavors in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large russet potatoes, baked and halved
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix black beans with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Cut baked potatoes in half and scoop out most of the insides, leaving a 1/4 inch shell.
  4. Brush potato skins with olive oil and place cut-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip the skins, fill with bean mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake for another 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  7. Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, and sour cream.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a spoon or melon baller to neatly scoop potato centers.
  • Broil for the last 1–2 minutes for extra crisp and golden cheese.
  • Prep the potatoes ahead of time for quick assembly later.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 filled potato skin
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: loaded potato skins, Mexican potato skins, vegetarian snacks, game day appetizers, spicy potato bites