Description
Savory Mexican-inspired taco potatoes blend crispy potato wedges with zesty taco seasoning and melted cheese. Hearty comfort meets spicy flavor in this simple, crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Potatoes
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (28 grams) taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- Salt, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a robust 425F (220C), positioning a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Cube the potatoes into uniform pieces, then tumble them in a spacious mixing vessel with olive oil, infusing them generously with zesty taco seasoning and a delicate sprinkle of salt, ensuring each potato chunk is thoroughly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned potato cubes across the baking sheet in a precise single layer, allowing ample space between pieces to encourage crisp caramelization.
- Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven, roasting for approximately 25-30 minutes. Midway through cooking, carefully rotate the potatoes to guarantee even browning and a tantalizingly crisp exterior.
- Once potatoes emerge golden and crackling, transfer them to a serving platter, creating an inviting canvas for additional garnishes.
- Enhance the dish by cascading melted shredded cheese over the piping hot potatoes, allowing it to create a luxurious blanket.
- Artfully layer complementary toppings such as cool sour cream, vibrant salsa, fresh diced tomatoes, hearty black beans, zingy green onions, fiery jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro.
- Present the taco potatoes immediately, embracing their peak temperature and textural brilliance, ready to be devoured as a versatile side, appetizer, or standalone meal.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by mixing your own taco blend using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano for a personalized flavor profile.
- Cut potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and crispy texture throughout the batch.
- Prevent soggy potatoes by patting them dry with paper towels before seasoning and roasting to remove excess moisture.
- Transform this recipe into a vegetarian or vegan-friendly dish by using plant-based cheese alternatives and adding extra protein like black beans or tofu crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg