Cheesy Potato Griller Taco Bell Copycat Recipes

CHEESY TACO BELL LOADED POTATO GRILLERS (COPYCAT RECIPE)

Steps:

• Wash and poke holes with a fork in the potatoes. Microwave them on high 8 minutes. Turning once half way through. Let them cool enough to handle. Dice the potatoes into small bite size pieces.
• In a medium skillet heat 2 Tbs oil. Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, oregano and onion powder. Fry the potatoes until they are softened with a nice golden brown crust on all edges. Stirring often.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, you can assemble your loaded griller with what ever you like. We chose the traditional potatoes, cheese and bacon. Keeping the sour cream on the side since the teens don't care for it.
• Fill the tortillas and wrap like a burrito. Fold the ends in first then roll the sides over each other.
• Heat 2 Tbs oil in a frying pan. Place the wrapped potato grillers in the pan folded side down. Brown the tortilla on both sides. This will melt the cheese and heat everything together nicely. Serve with your favorite condiments.

COPYCAT TACO BELL CHEESY FIESTA POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Make seasoning oil:.
• In a large bowl combine Fiesta Seasoning Oil ingredients, stirring well to combine.
• For Potatoes:.
• Place potatoes into a large pot of lukewarm water. Add salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Cook until potatoes are softened, but not fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes total. Drain potatoes through colander, shaking a few times to release steam and soften edges. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
• Gently toss boiled potatoes in bowl with Fiesta Seasoning Oil coating thoroughly. Divide potatoes evenly between two rimmed baking sheets. Cook, tossing potatoes once, and rotating baking sheets; until potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile make Nacho Cheese sauce.
• Nacho Cheese Sauce:.
• In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
• In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
• Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together.
• Top Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes with 3 cups Nacho Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, tomatoes and pico de gallo if desired. Serve immediately.