Nacho Cheese‑Stuffed Potatoes
Crispy baked potatoes filled with a creamy, spicy nacho cheese mixture, perfect as a party appetizer or indulgent snack.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 stuffed potato halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry.
- Brush the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly, then slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving a small border of potato around the skin.
- In a bowl, combine the scooped-out potato with nacho cheese sauce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in chopped green onions and jalapeños if using.
- Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins. Place them back on the baking sheet.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the tops are golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional green onions or jalapeños if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade nacho cheese sauce.
- For extra crispiness, broil the stuffed potatoes for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Customize with toppings like bacon bits or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato half
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: nacho cheese, stuffed potatoes, appetizer, baked potato, vegetarian snack