Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes is a delicious casserole dish perfect for a comforting family dinner. Crispy roasted potatoes are topped with seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taco Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- ½ cup water
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Roast Potatoes: Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Transfer roasted potatoes to a baking dish, top with taco beef, sprinkle with cheeses, and bake until melted.
- Serve: Top with sour cream, green onions, and tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- These potatoes can also be served as nacho-style party bites with toppings on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Roasting, Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
