Southwestern Baked Potato Skins Recipe

Name: Southwestern Baked Potato Skins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole Small Russett Potatoes; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained; 1 can (10 Oz. Size) Sweet Kernel Corn; 1/2 cups Chopped Red Onion; 1 can (10 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Green Chiles, Divided; 2 pinches Sea Salt; 2 pinches Ground Cumin; 3/4 cups Shredded Low-fat Monterey Jack Or Pepper Jack Cheese; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro, For Garnish

Servings: persons

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse and scrub each potato, then pat dry with paper towels.
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Rub a small amount of olive oil on each potato and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes.
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Allow to sit for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
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Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
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Cut each potato in half and gently use a teaspoon to scrape out the inside of the potato.
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Try to leave about 1/4 of potato in the skin so its sturdy enough to hold the filling.
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Brush the remaining oil on the inside and outside of each potato skin, and place on a broiling pan with a rack.
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Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes on one side; flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
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In the meantime, prepare the filling by combining the beans, corn, and chopped onions; stir together.
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Add about 1/2 of Ro-Tel tomatoes with chilies, salt and cumin, and mix well.
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Remove the potato skins from heat and fill each potato skin with a small amount of grated cheese.
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Bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
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Fill each potato skin with a generous amount of filling.
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Top with a bit more of the remaining diced tomatoes and chilies, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole Small Russett Potatoes, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained, 1 can (10 Oz. Size) Sweet Kernel Corn, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Baked Potato Skins falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Southwestern Baked Potato Skins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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