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    Carne Asada Baked Potato

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    carne asada baked potato

    Carne Asanda Baked Potato - potato skins are a spin on a San Diego favorite recipe of Carne Asada fries. They are just as delicious and easier appetizer to serve at your next party!

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    There carne asada baked potato is one of our all-time favorite recipes.

    Carne Asada Fries - I mean Potato Skins!

    You guys!!! Why is it that I just thought of this???

    First off... for those that are wondering "What are these Carne Asada Fries you speak of?" You need to STOP RIGHT NOW! You need to get on google type in your closest airport code and book a flight to SAN (San Diego) right this instant.

    They are only arguably the best Mexican food invention to come out of San Diego!

    Carne Asada fries are a local San Diego dish that are French fries covered with grilled Carne Asanda and cheese that is melted and then topped with guacamole and sour cream.

    I must have been dreaming about them, but those that know us, know that we have a special love for bite-size food.

    Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvre, Tapas are some of our specialties and so when we think of this amazing dish that really no one person should eat by themselves, we thought... wait a minute... Carne Asada Stuffed Loaded Potatoes is going to get you there and it's in its own container! BOOM!

    Looking for Easy Super Bowl Appetizers, then we have you covered.

    Here's how we made these delicious appetizers or side dish!

    Ingredients:

    • Large Russet Potatoes
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt
    • Carne Asada Meat (Grilled Marinated Flank Steak or Skirt Steak)
    • Shredded Mexican Cheese Blended Cheese
    • Cotija Cheese (Mexican Crumble Cheese)
    • Sour Cream
    • Pico De Gallo Salsa
    • Guacamole
    • Chopped Green Onion
    • Salt and Pepper (optional)

    Directions:

    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

    raw carne asada meat

    Cook the steak. We prefer to grill the Carne Asada Meat on medium to high heat for approximately 5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the meat. (Recipe for the marinade coming soon)

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    Remove from grill and cut into bite-size pieces.
    Once your potatoes are finished cooking remove from heat and let cool until able to handle.

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    Pierce each potato with a fork about 4-5 times and then place on a baking sheet in the oven for 40-50 minutes until the skins start to become crispy.

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    Cut each potato down the middle longwise.

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out the inside of the potato till there is a quarter-inch left of potato till the flesh.

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    Rub the inside of the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle the salt over each of the eight potato halves.

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    Remove from oven and divide the chopped up carne asada among the skins and top with shredded cheese.

    Place back into the oven on a cookie sheet for approximately 10 minutes allowing for the inside of the potato skin to crispy up and golden.

    Loaded Potato Skins

    Place under the broiler till melted and golden for 4-5 more minutes until heated through.

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    Top each skin with a sprinkle of the cotija cheese, a dollop of sour cream, salsa guacamole, and green onion. We even enjoy a small squeeze of lime juice too!

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com

    We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!!!

    About Carne Asada Fries

    Now that you are ready to make these delicious Carne Asada Potato Skins Appetizers, here are a few questions you might have.

    What does carne asada mean?

    In English, carne asada means grilled meat. It is a thin steak that is a delicious Mexican marinated of seasons and lime and then grilled. It is then thinly sliced.

    What goes well with carne asada?

    Carne asada is most commonly found in Mexican cuisine in tacos, burritos, and on top of fries. Therefore you will mostly find it sided with rice and beans.

    How do you make carne asada from scratch?

    There are many carne asada marinade recipes on the internet. The marinade is key as a skirt and flank steak tends to be a firmer cut of meat. The marinade will tenderize the steak before grilling for just a few minutes per side.

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    Carne Asada Potato Skins

    Carne Asada Potato Skins | Carne Asada Fries | Super Bowl Food | www.madewithHAPPY.com
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword appetizers, potatoes,
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 367kcal
    Author Alli Ward

    Ingredients

    • 4 Potatoes Large
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1-2 Teaspoons Salt
    • 1-1.5 Pounds Carne Asada Meat Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
    • 1 Cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blended Cheese
    • ½ Cup Cotija Cheese Mexican Crumble Cheese
    • 1 Cup Sour Cream
    • 1 Cup Salsa
    • 1 Cup Guacamole
    • 1 Chopped Green Onion

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Pierce each potato with a fork about 4-5 times and then place into the oven for 40-50 minutes until the skins start to become crispy.
    • Grill Carne Asada Meat on medium to high heat for approximately 5 minutes each side depending on the thickness of the meat.
    • Remove from grill and cut into bite size pieces.
    • Once your potatoes are finished cooking remove from heat and let cool until able to handle.
    • Cut each potato down the middle long wise.
    • Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out the inside of the potato till there is a quarter inch left of potato till the flesh.
    • Rub the inside of the potatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle the salt over each of the eight potato halves.
    • Place back into the oven on a cookie sheet for approximately 10 minutes allowing for the inside of the potato skin to crispy up and golden.
    • Remove from oven and divide the chopped up carne asada among the skins and top with shredded cheese.
    • Place under the broiler till melted and golden for 4-5 more minutes until heated through.
    • Top each skin with a sprinkle of the cotija cheese, a dollup of sour cream, salsa and guacamole and green onion.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8Servings | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 782mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g

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