After buying a rather large bag of potatoes, I’ve found myself with more spuds then I know what to do with, so I’ve started experimenting with tater recipes. Here’s the first one I did, starting with a recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix:
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsps paprika
1 1/2 tsps cumin
1 tsp garlic powder (or garlic salt)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp brown sugar
dash cayenne (for the braver taste buds only)
Mix all the ingredients well in a small bowl and use instead of 1 package of taco seasoning mix. When adding to meat, simmer with a 3/4 cup of water.
Mexican Potatoes
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 to 6 large to medium potatoes
Preheat over to 425F.
Wash potatoes well in lukewarm water. Use a knife to remove any bad spots and peel only if desired (I prefer mine with the skins on). Cut potatoes into chunks and place in a large, heavy-duty ziplock bag. Add oil and taco mix and seal bag. Shake until potatoes are evenly coated.
Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan. Arrange potatoes in an even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 8-10 minutes.
Serve plain as a side dish or top like a baked potato with sour cream, cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, peppers, or salsa.
