Nacho Potato Slices For Two Recipes

NACHO POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place a sheet of tin foil on a baking sheet. Place individual waffle fries on the sheet and space evenly. Using oven mitts, place the baking sheet in the oven and bake fries for 18 to 20 minutes.
• While the fries are baking, open the can of black beans using a can opener and spoon into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes.
• Using oven mitts, remove the fries from the oven and let cool about 5 minutes.
• To assemble, evenly space the fries on a microwave safe plate. Top each fry with 1 tablespoon of the heated beans and then sprinkle with the cheese and olives.
• Put the plate in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted. With oven mitts, remove the plate from the microwave. Top each fry with 1 teaspoon salsa and 1 teaspoon sour cream.

CHEESY POTATO NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer in an oven-proof skillet.
• Cook potatoes over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until golden brown on other side, about 4 more minutes.
• Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Place turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and chop.
• Sprinkle bacon, Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, and green onions over potatoes. Return to oven until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

POTATO NACHOS

Steps:

• Scrub potato and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Arrange slices in a single layer on a greased broiler pan; sprinkle with salt. Broil 4 in. from the heat until golden brown. Turn potatoes; broil until tender. Drizzle with taco sauce; sprinkle with green onions, chilies, cheese and olives. Broil until cheese is melted. , Microwave Method: Arrange potato slices in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate; sprinkle with salt. Drizzle with half of the taco sauce. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until tender, rotating plate once. Drizzle with remaining taco sauce; sprinkle with green onions, chilies, cheese and olives. Cover and cook for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

QUICK POTATO NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Combine potatoes, oil, Mexican seasoning, and garlic salt together in a bowl; stir to coat potatoes completely. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are crisp and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to a plate and top with Mexican cheese blend, black beans, diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and green chiles.

OVEN POTATO SLICE NACHOS

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick, then arrange in a single layer onto a large greased baking sheet/s.
• Sprinkle both sides with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper.
• Place 4 inches from broiler heat and broil until golden brown; turn over the slices and broil other side of slices until browned and fork-tender.
• Remove from oven and top with taco sauce, green onions, chilies, shredded cheese and sliced olives.
• Broil until the cheese has melted.

NACHO POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, toss potato wedges with the oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange wedges in a single layer in an ovenproof 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until underside is golden, about 8 minutes. Turn potatoes with tongs or a spatula; transfer skillet to oven.
• Roast until potatoes are golden and crisp on the outside and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle potatoes with cheese, bacon, and scallions; return to oven, and continue baking until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve hot.

NACHO-STYLE TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cut potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers into medium bowl, leaving 1/8-inch-thick shells.
• Add cream cheese to potato flesh; beat with mixer until blended. Add milk; beat until potato mixture is light and fluffy.
• Spoon mashed potatoes into potato shells; place on baking sheet. Drizzle with taco sauce, top with cheese and crushed chips.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

NACHO POTATO SLICES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes. Trim ends. Cut potatoes into 3?8-inch thick slices. In an 8x8x2-inch microwave-safe baking dish, arrange potato slices, putting smaller slices in the center. Sprinkle with green onion and green pepper. Cover with vented clear plastic wrap. Cook on 100% power (HIGH) for 7-10 minutes or until tender, giving the dish a half-turn once. Drizzle sauce over slices. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cook uncovered, for 30-60 seconds more or until cheese is melted. Editor's Extra: Our friend Dawn gave us a great bell pepper tip. Buy fresh peppers, wash, halve and core, then freeze in Ziploc bags. When a recipe calls for chopped green or red pepper, hammer the pepper right through the bag! Perfect chopped peppers!

NACHO POTATO SLICES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes.
• Trim ends.
• Cut potatoes into 3/8 inch thick slices.
• Grease a small baking dish and arrange potato slices, putting smaller slices in the center.
• Sprinkle with green onion and green pepper.
• Cover with a vented lid.
• Cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes or until almost tender, turning dish a half-turn midway through the cooking process if no turntable is in the microwave.
• Drizzle sauce over slices.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Cook uncovered for about 60 seconds or until cheese is melted.