These flavorful Taco Potato Skins are an easy party appetizer recipe. Perfect game day snacks for a Football party or anytime you’re craving a savory snack!

Flavorful Taco Potato Skins
It’s Super Bowl Party time and I’m loving these Taco Potato Skins! Whether you love a good football party or wanting to add a new appetizer recipe to your list, these tasty potato skins sure to be a hit!
Every year we host a Super Bowl Party and I am in charge of getting all the food ready. I love trying to think of different types of appetizer recipes to serve because I want people to try things they may have otherwise not thought of or eaten before.
When I was thinking of this year’s menu, of course, I thought, chicken wings…oh the endless possibilities with the sauce.
I thought of making pizza rolls, and I thought about sliders. Then I thought…hmmm, most everyone I know loves potato skins. What do you get when you pair your typical cheesy potato skins with taco meat and red cabbage? Taco Potato Skins… pure goodness!

The red cabbage on these taco potato skins add an amazing crunch, and you do not have to worry about soggy lettuce throughout the party.

How to Make Taco Potato Skins
These Taco Potato Skin appetizers are super easy to make, crunchy and so delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe! For more details, scroll down for the printable recipe card.
You will need:
- potatoes
- Ground beef
- shredded cheese
- Sour Cream
- taco seasoning
- Shredded Red Cabbage or Lettuce
- Diced tomato (optional)
- Diced Chiles
- Jalapeno slices (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
Taco Potato Skin Directions
Rinse and clean your potatoes, slice, then bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.
QUICK BAKING TIP: You can also microwave your potatoes for about 12 minutes. If microwaving, keep an eye out by checking them to make sure the outside is not getting rubbery. Once potatoes are done and tender, slice them each in half.
Using a spoon, begin scooping out the insides of the potatoes until there is just a thin layer of the insides left. Save your potatoes that you scoop out, they are perfect for mashed potatoes!

I make a line around the inside of the potato and then scoop from the sides. It makes it easier.

Brown your ground beef and drain any grease. Sprinkle your taco seasoning and mix well into the browned beef.
Turn off heat and begin placing a tablespoon of the beef mixture into the hollowed potato skins.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted. Place your skins on your serving tray and top with shredded lettuce or red cabbage, dice tomato, and a dollop of sour cream.

These are Perfect Super Bowl appetizers that your guests are sure to love!

More great game day recipes:
- Sour Cream and Onion Dip
- Best Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe
- 30 Perfect Game Day Dips
- Easy Football Charcuterie Board Perfect for Game Day
- Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls
Taco Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- 2 lbs ground beef cooked
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour Cream
- Shredded Red Cabbage or Lettuce
- Diced Chiles
- Diced tomato optional
- Jalapeno slices optional
- Cilantro, chopped optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Rinse and clean your potatoes, then bake for 60 minutes. (Or microwave potatoes for about 12 minutes.)
- Once potatoes are done and tender, slice them each in half.
- Using a spoon, begin scooping out the insides of the potatoes until there is just a thin layer of the insides left. Save your potatoes that you scoop out, they are perfect for mashed potatoes!
- Sprinkle your taco seasoning and mix well into the browned beef.
- Turn off heat and begin placing a tablespoon of the beef mixture into the hollowed potato skins.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted.
- Place your skins on your serving tray and top with shredded lettuce or red cabbage, dice tomato, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published January 2014 – updated 2024
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This recipe looks amazing.
Wow these look so good! They even look pretty!
I love the unique spin on potato skins, genius Amy!
I just LOVE everything about these!
Thank you! I think a small scoop of salsa would also be perfect on top.
Thank you! I loved them and the family asked for another batch today. lol
I will definitely have to try these! They look so good… *mmmm*
That is an awesome idea! I will definitely be trying that! Thank you, Jodi!
Oh great idea about using a grapefruit spoon! Thanks for stopping by today:-)
Those look amazing!!! I can’t wait to try them.
xoxo
I love the look and ingredients! Never thought of cabbage for crunch! ๐ I use a grapefruit spoon as it’s serrated on the edges and it seems to be perfect for scooping out the potato..just an idea.:) thanks for the great stuff you always put out…you are a blessing to me!