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Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

VegetarianFriedTex-Mex

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Need a little spuddy spunk added to your Tex-Mex masterpiece?! Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes sure do bring the flavor poppin' party! These crispy, deep-fried cubes of gold are shimmied with savory seasonings that bring a little bit of shazam (e.g. spice) to every Mexican-inspired meal! They're topped off with some warm and rich cheesy sauce and a dollop of creamy sour cream to create the ultimate party for your tastebuds! These Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes will always keep the good times rollin', so get ready to party the night away!

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Ingredients

  • oil, to taste, for deep-frying
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, washed and peeled
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 ounces canned cheese sauce
  • 1 ounce sour cream

Directions

Step 1 -Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick cubes.

Step 3 -Rinse the potatoes off with water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 4 -Place the potatoes in a large, resealable plastic bag.

Step 5 -In a medium bowl, add the flour, the onion powder, the garlic powder, the paprika, and the cayenne pepper and mix to combine.

Step 6 -Pour the flour mixture over the potatoes, seal the bag, and gently toss to coat.

Step 7 -Shake off the excess flour mixture from the potatoes.

Step 8 -Add the potatoes to the deep fryer and fry until they are golden-brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 9 -Drain the potatoes on a wire rack.

Step 10 -In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the cheese sauce in the microwave until it is heated through.

Step 11 -Place the potatoes in a serving bowl and top with the cheese sauce and the sour cream.

Step 12 -Serve.

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