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Tex-Mex Potatoes

cindy — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:00:24 +0000

This recipe is the last installment in my 2016 Cinco de Mayo recipes. Next week I have a sweet treat to share with you! Cinco de Mayo falls on next Thursday but, or course, you can enjoy these tasty potatoes any time of year. I had an idea for this recipe and then I brainstormed it with my son, Jordan before I actually cooked it. he had some great insight so I wanted to give him a shout out for helping me create this tasty dish of Tex-Mex Potatoes.

Tex-Mex Potatoes

This tasty twist on potatoes adds just a little spice to the usually bland potato.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 20

Servings 3 -4 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

1 lb potatoes I use Florida Gold
3 Tbs taco seasoning
1/2 cup Ranch dressing
1 cup Mexican Blend shredded cheese divided
1/3 cup mild salsa
sour cream for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°.
Peel the potatoes and dice them into 1/4" cubes.
In a medium bowl mix together the Ranch dressing, taco seasoning and 1/2 of the cheese.
Add the potatoes to the bowl and coat the potatoes with the mixture.
Place the potatoes in a 2 quart baking dish, in a single layer. Cover the dish with aluminium foil.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil, stir in the salsa and the remaining cheese.
Place uncovered back into the oven and cook for 20 more minutes, until potatoes are cooked through.
Serve with sour cream.

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled based on how many people you are feeding.

I served these potatoes with roast beef and au jus. They were a big hit and we had no leftovers! I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

Other Cinco de Mayo Recipes you Might Enjoy:

Nacho Casserole

Chicken Doritos Casserole

Easy Chipotle Chicken

Layered Taco Pie

Taco Bake

Mexican Grilled Corn

Enjoy!

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Taco Bake Recipe

cindy — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 10:00:17 +0000

Today we start our 3 weeks of Cinco de Mayo recipe ideas. I have been making this Taco Bake recipe forever. I cut it out of a magazine and taped it on an index card. I have no idea what magazine to credit because that was a long time ago. This is one of Jordan’s favorite meals and I don’t make it that often anymore, it fell out of rotation because mom was tired of it. I need to make it more often while he is back home because I’m sure I won’t have him here for more than a few more years.

Instead of tortillas or taco shells this dish has a biscuit crust! That is a switch from most Mexican styled recipes. If you are looking for something easy and kid-friendly for Cinco de Mayo, or just another Tuesday dinner, this Taco Bake is the answer.

Taco Bake

This taco bake is easy to make and kid friendly.

Course Entree

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 4 servings

Author Cindy

Ingredients

8 Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Biscuits
1 lb ground beef
1 can tomato paste
1 pkg taco seasoning
8 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend
3/4 cup water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain off the fat.
Add the tomato paste, taco seasoning and water to the meat and mix well.
Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Press the biscuits into the bottom of a 9x9" baking dish, sealing up the edges of the biscuits by pinching them together.
Pour the meat mixture on top of the biscuits.
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Bake for 15 minutes.

Serve with a salad or grilled veggies.

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Easy Recipes-Nacho Casserole

cindy — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:15:30 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and even though most Americans don’t even know the history of this day it is widely celebrated, especially in the southwest and southern states. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the small Mexican army over the powerful French army at Puebla during the French invasion. This win, albeit small was a source of much needed pride and unity for the Mexican people. Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the US and in parts of Mexico as a day of Mexican culture, heritage and pride.

I thought I’d add a family favorite Mexican recipe today, in case you need something new and different for this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. I originally found this recipe on 3 Boys and a Dog.

Nacho Casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Author cindy

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 cup frozen corn thawed and drained
2 cups tortilla chips slightly crushed
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
12 oz chunky salsa mild or medium
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
seasoned salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Spray a 2qt casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef, chili powder, seasoned salt and black pepper.
Brown the beef until fully cooked.
Drain off the fat.
Add the corn, mayonnaise, and salsa.
Mix well.
Layer the ingredients in the prepared casserole dish, distributing evenly as follows:
Half of the meat.
Half of the chips.
Half of the cheese.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream

Notes

We also like to make this without the chips in it and use it as a dip!

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