Try my new budgeting app Cheddar šŸ§€
Better than YNAB, Mint (RIP), or EveryDollar.

mexican style baked potato

thewhiskaddict.com
Your Recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total: 70 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients

Remove All Ā· Remove Spices Ā· Remove Staples

Export 22 ingredients for grocery delivery

Instructions

Helping creators monetize
Show ad-free recipes at the top of any site

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Step 2

Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Scrub the skin properly.

Step 3

Brush the oil on the potatoes sprinkle salt and give them a nice rub. This will season the potatoes.

Step 4

Make a horizontal and vertical slit as shown in the pictures above.

Step 5

Place them in the oven directly, on the grills, and bake them for 60 minutes.

Step 6

Once the potatoes are baked, use the knife to create a slight slit to open the potatoes.

Step 7

Use a fork, to fluff the potatoes.

Step 8

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil or any oil of your choice to a frying pan. Add 1/4th cup of onions, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of jalapenos to the pan. Cook until onions soften.

Step 9

Next, add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and 2 teaspoons of taco seasonings. Add salt if the refried beans don't have salt.

Step 10

To this, we will add 16oz vegetarian canned refried beans, 1/4 cup of salsa, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.

Step 11

Add about 1 cup of hot water and mix well, to adjust the consistency of the refried beans.

Step 12

Add 1 Tablespoon oil to a pan. Add julienned onions, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Also, add half a teaspoon of salt.

Step 13

Let the onions caramelize, stirring it often.

Step 14

Then add the shitake mushrooms, and let them cook stirring continuously on high flame.

Step 15

Once the mushrooms soften, add colored bell peppers and corn.

Step 16

Stir them for a minute, and turn off the stove. Keep them aside.

Step 17

Add a quarter cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it for 30 seconds so until melted.

Step 18

Add the minced garlic, and mix. Keep it Aside.

Step 19

Once the potatoes are roasted make a horizontal slit where we cut already. This will open up the potato.

Step 20

Use a fork to fluff the potato next.

Step 21

Now, add a spoonful of garlic butter to the hot potato.

Step 22

Next, add in a big spoonful of refried beans. Use a pair of tongs, to add the prepared fajita veggies.

Step 23

Add a layer of cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Step 24

To this add more of your favorite toppings like, jalapenos, scallion greens, and cilantro!