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Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Crispy, seasoned potatoes fried until golden and topped with a rich, slightly spicy homemade cheese sauce. This copycat Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes recipe brings Taco Bell flavor home — fresh, hot, and way more satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 russet potatoes
  • cheese sauce ingredients below
  • potato seasoning ingredients below
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • sour cream topping
Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Potato Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Boil the Potatoes
  1. Peel and cube russet potatoes into small, even pieces.
  2. Boil in salted water until just fork-tender but not falling apart.
  3. Drain and let them steam dry.
Bake Until Crispy
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F
  2. Add about 3 tablespoons vegetable oil to an oven-safe dish.
  3. Add potatoes and bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes after the first 20 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. Whisk butter and oil in a saucepan.
  2. Stir in flour and cook briefly.
  3. Slowly add heavy cream, whisking until thickened.
  4. Stir in cheddar and hot sauce.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
Season
  1. Toss the potatoes with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, and salt until evenly coated.
Assemble
  1. Spoon warm cheese sauce over crispy potatoes and sour cream, if desired. Serve immediately.