Tex Mex Potato Skins Recipe

Crispy potato skins loaded with spicy sausage, zesty salsa, and melted nacho cheese – the ultimate game-day snack! These crowd-pleasing appetizers are easy to make and guaranteed to be a touchdown with your family and friends. Perfect for Monday Night Football or any get-together!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 87 mins
Calories 112.4 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Tex Mex Potato Skins

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How to Make Tex Mex Potato Skins

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Cut 4 large baked potatoes in half lengthwise.
  3. Scoop out the cooked potato flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Reserve the potato flesh for another use (mashed potatoes, soup, etc.).
  4. Place potato skins on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of your favorite sausage (Italian sausage recommended) over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
  6. Drain off any excess grease.
  7. Add 1 cup of your favorite salsa to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine with the sausage.
  8. Spoon the sausage and salsa mixture into the potato skins.
  9. Top each potato skin generously with 1 cup of nacho cheese sauce.
  10. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the skins are heated through.
  11. Garnish with 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, and a few sliced ripe olives per serving, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

8g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tex Mex Potato Skins?

Tex Mex Potato Skins takes about 107 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 87 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tex Mex Potato Skins?

Tex Mex Potato Skins has approximately 112.4 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tex Mex Potato Skins?

The key ingredients for Tex Mex Potato Skins are Baking Potatoes, Chorizo Sausage, Salsa, Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, Green Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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