Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
These Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are a fast, easy, and crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for game days, parties, or any occasion. They are incredibly simple to make, offering a delicious flavor explosion with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 400°F (200°C)
- Large bowl
- Baking Sheet Use one or two depending on crowding
- Serving dish
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound diced potatoes Can use fresh diced or pre-diced, thawed potatoes
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounce can nacho cheese sauce Heat according to can directions
- 8 ounce container sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes with canola oil. Sprinkle in flour, cornstarch, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.1 pound diced potatoes
- Spread seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Ensure they have space to roast and get crispy.1 pound diced potatoes
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Carefully remove potatoes from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.1 pound diced potatoes
- Pour heated nacho cheese sauce all over the roasted potatoes.1 pound diced potatoes
- Add dollops of sour cream on top. Serve immediately.1 pound diced potatoes
Notes
Tips for success: Don't overcrowd the pan for crispy potatoes. Ensure uniform dicing for even cooking. Thaw frozen potatoes completely and pat dry. You can prepare seasoned potatoes a day in advance.