Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls (Print Version)

Golden roasted potatoes topped with beans, corn, avocado, cheese, and fresh zesty garnishes for a satisfying Tex-Mex inspired meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend

→ Toppings

09 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
11 - 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or thawed
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
13 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
17 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly coated.
03 - Spread potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - Transfer roasted potatoes to an oven-safe serving dish or keep on the tray. Sprinkle shredded cheese over hot potatoes and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until melted.
05 - Top cheesy potatoes with black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, green onions, jalapeño if using, and cilantro.
06 - Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot spiced potatoes and cool fresh toppings is seriously addictive
  • Everything comes together in under an hour with mostly pantry staples
  • Everyone can customize their own bowl so no more picky eater negotiations
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to soggy potatoes so give them room to breathe
  • Let the roasted potatoes sit for just 2 minutes before adding cheese so it melts beautifully instead of sliding right off
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent those tiny potato cubes from escaping during flipping
  • Cut all potatoes to similar sizes so they roast evenly and finish together

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