Beef Jerky Baked Potato Skins
Add a new spin to a tailgating favorite- anytime of the year. Baked sweet potato skins are topped with Beef Jerky pieces.
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 14
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika in small bowl; mix until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 2
Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Hollow out each potato half using a spoon, leaving 1/4 thick shell. Save potato flesh for another use. Brush inside of potatoes with oil; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Place potatoes on shallow-rimmed baking sheet; bake in 400°F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cooking Tip:
You may substitute 3 medium Russet (baking) potatoes for sweet potatoes.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, mix cheeses with jerky in medium bowl. Fill potato skins with cheese mixture; bake 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Top potato skins with sour cream mixture and green onions, as desired.
Cooking Tip: You may substitute hickory smoked beef jerky for peppered beef jerky.
Nutrition Information
263 Calories
6.7g SAT FAT
21g PROTEIN
1.6 mg IRON
1.2 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 263 Calories; 131.4 Calories from fat; 14.6g Total Fat (6.7 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 1.8 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 59 mg Cholesterol; 998 mg Sodium; 24 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.3 g Dietary Fiber; 21 g Protein; 1.6 mg Iron; 278 mg Potassium; 0.4 mg NE Niacin; 0.2 mg Vitamin B6; 0.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 1.2 mg Zinc; 6.9 mcg Selenium; 14.8 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein; and a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
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