Fiesta Potato Pile Recipes

TACO BELL CHEESY FIESTA POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
• In a Ziplock bag, mix the garlic powder and cumin together; add the cubed potatoes, seal the Ziplock, and toss it all together until potatoes are coated evenly.
• In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat melt the oil and butter together.
• Add the seasoned potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until they're a nice, golden brown, about 10 minutes; cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the sautéed potatoes to a non-stick baking sheet and bake at 475 degrees F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nice and crisp.
• When potatoes are almost done baking, place the cubed Velveeta, salsa, and Tabasco into a microwave-safe bowl (I use a large Pyrex measuring bowl) and microwave for 1 minute; stir and microwave another minute; stir again and microwave for 1 more minute, then stir until smooth.
• For each serving, place some potatoes in a bowl, then pour over 1/4 of the melted Velveeta cheese sauce, top with some sour cream, then sprinkle with chopped green onion.

COPYCAT TACO BELL CHEESY FIESTA POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Make seasoning oil:.
• In a large bowl combine Fiesta Seasoning Oil ingredients, stirring well to combine.
• For Potatoes:.
• Place potatoes into a large pot of lukewarm water. Add salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Cook until potatoes are softened, but not fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes total. Drain potatoes through colander, shaking a few times to release steam and soften edges. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
• Gently toss boiled potatoes in bowl with Fiesta Seasoning Oil coating thoroughly. Divide potatoes evenly between two rimmed baking sheets. Cook, tossing potatoes once, and rotating baking sheets; until potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile make Nacho Cheese sauce.
• Nacho Cheese Sauce:.
• In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
• In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
• Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together.
• Top Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes with 3 cups Nacho Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, tomatoes and pico de gallo if desired. Serve immediately.

FIESTA POTATOES

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and dry potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Whip with fork until fluffy.
• Spread hot potatoes in ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Spread with salsa. Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Broil with top 3 to 4 inches from heat about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
• Serve with guacamole, sour cream and cilantro.

CHEESY FIESTA PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cover potatoes with water. Let stand 15 minutes; drain thoroughly. Toss potatoes, margarine and 1 egg. Press potato mixture on bottom and up side of ungreased pie plate, 9x1 1/2 inches. Bake 20 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Sprinkle half of the cheese, finely chopped chiles and bell pepper in potato crust; repeat. Beat flour, salt and 2 eggs until blended; stir in milk. Pour over cheese mixture.
• Bake about 35 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with shredded lettuce, sour cream and sliced chile peppers.

FIESTA POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Layer potatoes, 2/3 c French Fried Onions and 1 cup of the mixed cheeses in 3 quart casserole.
• Combine soup, chilies, sour cream, eggs and Frank's RedHot sauce in medium bowl. Pour over potatoes and onions in casserole.
• Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until potatoes are cooked and mixture is set.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 c cheeses and 2/3 c onions.
• Return to oven and bake 3 minutes more or until onions are golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.