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Mexican Style Baked Potato

These vegetarian Mexican Baked Potatoes, also known as Mexican-style Jacket potatoes, are delicious. They are a perfect combination of crispy-skinned potatoes and zesty Mexican toppings.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Easy Dinner Recipes, Lunch ideas, Party Appetizers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Aayushi Patel

Ingredients

Roast The Potatoes

  • 3 Large Gold or Russet Potatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Make The Refried Beans

  • 1 16oz Canned Refried Beans Vegetarian
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Onions finely chopped
  • 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Jalapenos finely chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 2 Teaspoons Taco Seasoning
  • ¼ Cup Salsa
  • ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt if needed
  • 1 Cup Water Make sure the water is hot when you add.

Make Fajita Veggies

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Cup Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Cup Shitake Mushrooms Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Cup Bell Peppers Thinly Sliced (I am using red, yellow and green bell peppers)
  • ½ Cup Frozen Corn Add Hot water and let it thaw. This will help the corn cook quickly.
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

For Butter Garlic

  • ¼ Cup Butter Melted
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Minced

Toppings

  • Sour Cream
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Salsa
  • Jalapenos
  • Scallion Greens
  • Cilantro

Instructions

Roast The Potatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Scrub the skin properly.
  • Brush the oil on the potatoes sprinkle salt and give them a nice rub. This will season the potatoes.
  • Make a horizontal and vertical slit as shown in the pictures above.
  • Place them in the oven directly, on the grills, and bake them for 60 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes are baked, use the knife to create a slight slit to open the potatoes.
  • Use a fork, to fluff the potatoes.

Make Refried Beans

  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil or any oil of your choice to a frying pan. Add ¼th cup of onions, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of jalapenos to the pan. Cook until onions soften.
  • Next, add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and 2 teaspoons of taco seasonings. Add salt if the refried beans don't have salt.
  • To this, we will add 16oz vegetarian canned refried beans, ¼ cup of salsa, and ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Add about 1 cup of hot water and mix well, to adjust the consistency of the refried beans.

Make Fajita Veggies

  • 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.
  • Let the onions caramelize, stirring it often.
  • Then add the shitake mushrooms, and let them cook stirring continuously on high flame.
  • Once the mushrooms soften, add colored bell peppers and corn.
  • Stir them for a minute, and turn off the stove. Keep them aside.

Make Garlic Butter

  • Add a quarter cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it for 30 seconds so until melted.
  • Add the minced garlic, and mix. Keep it Aside.

Assemble The Mexican Style Baked Potatoes

  • Once the potatoes are roasted make a horizontal slit where we cut already. This will open up the potato.
  • Use a fork to fluff the potato next.
  • Now, add a spoonful of garlic butter to the hot potato.
  • Next, add in a big spoonful of refried beans. Use a pair of tongs, to add the prepared fajita veggies.
  • Add a layer of cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
  • To this add more of your favorite toppings like, jalapenos, scallion greens, and cilantro!

Notes

  • Make sure to roast the potatoes properly until the skin of the potatoes is crispy, and fluffy and creamy on the inside. 
  • Prepare the fillings while the potatoes are roasting.
  • You can also make the fillings ahead of time, as a part of your meal prep. 
  • You can make the same recipe using smaller potatoes for individual portions. 
  • If you are using big potatoes like I have, 1 potato makes for 2 servings.
  • Eat hot, as it tastes the best.
  • Use the leftovers to make burritos or quesadillas. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Potato | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1472mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3110IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg