Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a comforting and flavorful dish combining crispy roasted potatoes, seasoned taco meat, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with your favorite Tex-Mex garnishes. Perfect for dinner, game day, or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes, diced into bite-sized cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
1/4 cup water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While the potatoes roast, cook the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the meat, stir well, and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Transfer roasted potatoes to an oven-safe dish. Top with the taco meat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Return the dish to the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve hot.
Notes
Use sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist.
Make it vegetarian by swapping meat with black beans or lentils.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture; microwave works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
