Best 7 Fiesta Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with our collection of Fiesta Potatoes recipes. These delightful dishes are a vibrant blend of zesty Southwest spices, tender potatoes, and an array of colorful vegetables. From classic Fiesta Potatoes, bursting with the flavors of cumin, chili powder, and paprika, to the indulgent Fiesta Potatoes Casserole, layered with cheese and sour cream, these recipes offer a tantalizing taste of the Southwest. Discover the perfect side dish or main course for your next gathering, whether it's a casual get-together or a special occasion. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with bold flavors and vibrant colors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COPYCAT TACO BELL CHEESY FIESTA POTATOES



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Boring roast potatoes get a kick in the butt! Seasoned with some chiles and specially roast so they end up extra crusty, the toppings are the icing on the cake!

Provided by EmKenBken

Categories     Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 6ths
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups Velveeta cheese, grated
1 (32 ounce) bag frozen french fries
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/4 cups sour cream
2 tomatoes, chopped
2/3 cup pico de gallo, if desired

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.

CHEESY POTATOES AND CHICKEN FIESTA



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This quick-to-fix chicken and potato dinner uses ingredients you may already have on hand.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cheesy scalloped potatoes
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups diced cooked chicken (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 2-quart casserole, stir Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk with whisk. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir; let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

FIESTA POTATOES



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"I originally served this zippy filling on open-faced French rolls," writes Socorro Kimble of Bakersfield, California. "One day I added some of the leftover mixture to my baked potato at dinner. What a treat! No I make these rich cheesy potatoes often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium potatoes, baked
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 13x9-in. baking dish. With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each potato. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until warm. , Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, ham, Parmesan, mayonnaise, chilies, salt and pepper; mix well. Fluff potato pulp with a fork. Top with ham mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

TACO BELL CHEESY FIESTA POTATOES RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by dette

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds large white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cups cubed Velveeta cheese
1/4 cup salsa
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream, divided
1 green onion, chopped (green part only)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475° F. In a Ziplock bag, mix the garlic powder and cumin together; add the cubed potatoes, seal the bag, 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° 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.

FIESTA POTATOES



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If you're looking for terrific party potatoes, look no further. Here we've topped mashed potatoes with salsa, cheese and tortilla chips.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
2/3 cup milk
2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
1 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Guacamole, if desired
Sour cream, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

POTATOES AND CHICKEN FIESTA



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This quick-to-fix chicken and potato dinner uses ingredients you may already have on hand.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cans (5 oz each) chunk breast of chicken, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Stir Sauce Mix, boiling water and milk with whisk in 2-quart casserole. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

FIESTA POTATOES



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If you're looking for terrific party potatoes, look no further. Here we've topped mashed potatoes with salsa, cheese and tortilla chips.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
2/3 cup milk
2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
1 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Guacamole, if desired
Sour cream, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, hold their shape well and are less likely to fall apart when cooked. This makes them ideal for fiesta potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly. If the potatoes are too large, they will take longer to cook and may not be as crispy.
  • Season the potatoes well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the potatoes. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Roast the potatoes in a hot oven: This will help them get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Aim for a temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcrowd the potatoes in the pan: If the potatoes are too crowded, they will not cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space between the potatoes so that they can get crispy all around.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately: Fiesta potatoes are best served hot and fresh out of the oven. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Fiesta potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, flavorful, and can be served as a side dish or as a main course. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect fiesta potatoes every time.

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