Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup half and half, warmed
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- I cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese
- Any of the following for garnish: guacamole, sour cream, chopped scallions, salsa, chopped jalapenos, crush tortilla chips, ground red pepper, fresh lime wedges
Directions
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Scrub potatoes well, pierce a few times with a fork and bake until soft, either approximately 10 minutes in the microwave or one hour in a 350 degree oven. Cool for 10 minutes.
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Cut the tops off of the potatoes lengthwise and discard. Carefully scoop the cooked potato out of each potato skin, leaving the skins as intact as possible.
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Mash all the potato insides with cream cheese and butter. Add half and half in small increments until the potatoes are a consistency that you like (you might not need all the half and half). Stir in the taco season until well-mixed, and then stir in the chicken if you are using it.
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Sprinkle cheese on the top of each potato. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Garnish with your choice of toppings and serve at once.