Taco of the Month: Loaded Baked Potato Tacos

Loaded Baked Potato Taco Recipe Ingredients

Like we said, these tacos are basically just loaded baked potatoes in taco form. That means you’ll need all the classic fixings for a restaurant style baked potato – plus tortillas!

Here’s the full list of ingredients to add to your shopping list before your next taco night:

• Bacon
• Vegetable oil
• Russet potatoes
• Paprika
• Salt & pepper
• Scallions
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
• 4-inch flour tortillas

Plain Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream if you want something a little lighter and healthier. The sour cream (or yogurt) and scallions bring a ton of fresh flavor to an otherwise heavy and salty taco, thanks to the fried potatoes and bacon.

As for the tortillas, we recommend sticking with street taco sized 4-inch flour tortillas. They allow for the perfect ratio of tortilla to taco filling, and the chewy texture of a flour tortilla (versus corn) really adds to the experience of enjoying a loaded baked potato turned taco!

How To Make A Loaded Potato Taco

To make a loaded baked potato taco, all you have to do is cook the bacon and potatoes. The rest of the work is just putting everything in tortillas! That’s why this recipe is super quick and easy to make for Taco Tuesdays, or honestly any busy weeknight. It’s even great for Friday night dinner when you want something fun to eat without putting in a ton of effort.

Here’s what to do:

1. Chop the bacon into bits and fry until crispy.
2. Dice the potatoes, leaving the skin on, and fry in vegetable oil (or in the bacon grease) until crispy. Season them with paprika, salt, and pepper as they cook.
3. Set aside sliced scallions, shredded cheddar, and sour cream for topping the tacos, and warm the flour tortillas in the microwave between dampened paper towels.
4. Finally, assemble the tacos. Fill each tortilla with 1-2 spoonfuls of potatoes and about 1 tablespoon of cheddar, then top with bacon bits, a few dollops of sour cream, and sliced scallions.

That’s it! You can either assemble all the tacos before serving, or bring all the components to the dinner table for a fun build-your-own taco night. We love a DIY taco night since it simplifies prep work and allows everyone to customize their taco however they want.

We recommend following the order of ingredients laid out in our recipe – potatoes, cheese, bacon, sour cream, scallions – when assembling these loaded potato tacos. Otherwise, they can get pretty messy! The sour cream acts like a creamy “glue” on top of the filling to hold everything down and keep the scallions from going everywhere.

(But let’s be real, these loaded baked potato tacos are messy no matter how you make them. That’s just what tacos are!)

Serving Suggestions

Although they’re not quite traditional Mexican tacos, these baked potato tacos still go great with a side of tortilla chips and salsa. It’s a refreshing side dish that balances out the heavier flavors and textures of potato tacos.

Or, you can go all in on the potato theme and make a side of fries or tots to go with these tacos. Whatever floats your boat!

We also recommend cracking open a beer with your loaded baked potato tacos, to truly replicate the pub-inspired feeling of these tacos! There’s nothing like digging into a decadent, cheesy baked potato and washing it down with your favorite ale 🙂

Storing & Reheating Leftovers

If you happen to have any leftovers after making these baked potato tacos, we recommend storing the ingredients separately in the refrigerator. Package up the potatoes, bacon, shredded cheese, and scallions all in their own separate containers and they’ll stay good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

When it’s time to enjoy round 2 (or 3, or 4) of these loaded potato tacos, simply warm the potatoes and bacon in the microwave or in a frying pan over medium heat. Heat up the tortillas as usual, and then assemble your tacos as usual with the remaining ingredients.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These pub-inspired restaurant style loaded baked potato tacos are one of the most unique tacos you’ll ever try. If you’re already a fan of loaded baked potatoes, prepare to have your mind blown at how much these tacos taste like the real deal!

Potato tacos are a fun and easy low-effort dinner you can make for the whole family. Everyone will enjoy assembling their own taco at the dinner table – and if there happens to be leftovers, we guarantee you’ll enjoy them for lunch the next day, too! Their savory flavor and crispy-crunchy-yet-soft texture makes them simply irresistible.