Description
Mexican-inspired taco potatoes blend hearty russet spuds with zesty taco seasoning for a comforting meal. Crispy potato wedges topped with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes create a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 grams) russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 packet (28 grams) taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup sliced jalapenos
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a searing 425F (220C), positioning a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light grease to prevent adherence.
- Seasoning: Dice potatoes into uniform cubes, tossing them in a generous bath of olive oil, taco seasoning, and salt, ensuring comprehensive coating that promises explosive flavor.
- Arrangement: Distribute potato cubes across the baking sheet in a single, strategically spaced layer to facilitate optimal caramelization and crisp development.
- Roasting: Immerse the baking sheet in the heated oven for 25-30 minutes, executing a mid-cycle rotation to guarantee uniform golden-brown perfection and a crackling exterior.
- Cheese Fusion: Immediately after removing potatoes, cascade melted shredded cheese over the surface, creating a molten, indulgent blanket that melds with the hot potatoes.
- Garnishing: Crown the cheesy potatoes with an artful assemblage of toppings – sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, black beans, green onions, jalapeños, and cilantro – transforming the dish into a vibrant culinary landscape.
- Serving: Present the taco potatoes with immediacy, celebrating their peak temperature and textural complexity, ready to be devoured as a versatile centerpiece.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut potatoes into equal-sized cubes to ensure uniform cooking and consistent crispiness throughout the dish.
- Seasoning Strategy: Thoroughly coat potatoes with taco seasoning by tossing in a large bowl, guaranteeing maximum flavor absorption and even distribution.
- Spacing Secret: Arrange potato cubes with enough room between them on the baking sheet to promote crispy caramelization, preventing steaming or soggy results.
- Topping Flexibility: Customize toppings based on dietary preferences – use dairy-free cheese for vegan option, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for protein boost, or reduce spiciness by omitting jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg