Best 8 Texmex Potatoes Recipes

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Tex-Mex potatoes, a fusion of Mexican and American flavors, are a delightful treat that combines the zest of Mexican spices with the comfort of American potatoes. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a flavorful side dish to accompany your main course, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its crispy exterior and tender interior, these potatoes make for a perfect appetizer or a satisfying snack. So, grab your apron and let's dive into the world of Tex-Mex flavors with a fantastic recipe that'll make your taste buds dance!

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TEX-MEX POTATO SALAD



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I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for a cookout or potluck. The secret ingredient is pickled jalapenos-they add so much interest and flavor! Add a can of black beans for more protein. -Dianna Ackerley, Cibolo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 medium ears sweet corn
1 large sweet red pepper
2 pounds small red potatoes
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream or fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped pickled jalapeno slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place corn and red pepper on a greased baking sheet. Roast until lightly charred, 20-25 minutes, turning once. Let cool. Peel off and discard skin from pepper. Remove stems and seeds. Cut pepper into 1/2-in pieces. Cut corn from cobs; set aside., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half; place in a large bowl. Add sliced red pepper, corn, avocado, tomatoes and green onions., Place sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, vinegar, jalapenos and spices in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Serve with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEX-MEX MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Make Chunky Red Mash; add 1/2 pound grated Monterey Jack, 1/4 cup sliced scallions and 2 minced seeded jalapenos. Top with sour cream and more scallions and jalapenos.
  • Chunky Red Mashed Potatoes Cover 2 pounds whole red potatoes with cold salted water; simmer 40 minutes. Drain; do not peel. Smash with 1/2 to 1 stick butter, 3/4 cup hot milk, and salt and pepper.
  • See all 50 easy mashed potato recipes

TEX-MEX BEEF-TOPPED POTATOES



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Southwestern spuds make a satisfying main dish. Baked in the microwave, they're ready to eat in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium baking potatoes
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped, if desired
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Pierce potatoes several times with fork; place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave on High 11 to 14 minutes or until tender, turning potatoes over and rearranging halfway through cooking. Let stand 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in chipotle chiles, tomato sauce, green chiles, water and 1 cup of the cheese. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; place on plates. Mash potatoes slightly with fork. Spoon beef mixture over potatoes; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

TEX-MEX POTATO SKINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toppings: Refried beans, crumbled chorizo, shredded monterey jack, hot sauce and pickled jalapenos
  • How to Make Classic Potato Skins:
  • Pierce 4 large russet potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack at 350 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, then quarter lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Brush both sides with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Bake, skin-side up, at 450 degrees until crisp, about 20 minutes. Add your favorite team toppings. (For cheesy skins, flip the baked shells over before topping, sprinkle with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and bake an extra 5 minutes.)

TEX-MEX POTATOES



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This dish is tasty, flavorful and pairs so well with grilled meats! It's a nice change plus it's visually appealing! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH5qqc4g2hk

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 baby potatoes, scrubbed and washed
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt (or as needed)
1 1/2 cups red onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups red peppers, sliced
1 1/2 cups poblano peppers, sliced
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon bbq seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
3 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a medium pot, add sea salt to water, then potatoes; bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a colander to drain for a few minutes.
  • Slice potatoes to ½-inch thick and transfer them to a baking dish lined with a large lightly greased foil. Add onions, peppers and garlic; toss to mix. Add BBQ seasoning, ground black pepper, hot sauce and pieces of butter evenly distributed. Fold foil tightly and transfer to preheated oven; bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Half way through cooking, stir ingredients. Remove from heat and transfer potatoes to a serving bowl. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 951, Carbohydrate 95.8, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 10.5

TEX MEX POTATO SOUP



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Spicy and rich potato soup.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
4 ounces chopped ham
1 tablespoon chopped green chile peppers
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 egg yolk, beaten
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and reserve.
  • In a skillet, saute onion, green and red pepper in butter for 10 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the ham, green chilies, white pepper and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute longer. Reserve.
  • In a blender, combine the potatoes and chicken broth and blend until smooth. Add to the sauteed vegetable mixture.
  • Heat soup just to boiling. Beat the egg yolk with the heavy cream in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup hot soup, stir yolk mixture back into sauce pan. Gently heat soup, but do not boil. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 379.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TEX-MEX BEEF AND POTATOES



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Beef and Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
4 cups frozen hash browns (cubes, not shredded)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
8 ounces Velveeta cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain well.
  • Add taco seasoning mix and water and stir until blended.
  • Stir in potatoes and corn.
  • Cut velveeta into cubes and stir into potato and meat mixture (cheese does not have to melt).
  • Spoon into a greased 9x13 baking dish and ocver with foil.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove foil and stir. Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 121.9, Sodium 970, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7, Protein 37.3

TEX-MEX POTATO SKINS



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Potato Skins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h27m

Yield 16 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium baking potatoes, baked and cooled slightly
6 ounces bulk chorizo sausage or 6 ounces Italian sausage
2/3 cup salsa
1 cup nacho cheese sauce
sour cream (optional)
sliced green onion (optional)
sliced ripe olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out cooked potato, leaving 1/4-inch shell.
  • Place potato shells on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • In a skillet, brown sausage; drain of all fat.
  • Add salsa to skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, mixing well with meat.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into shells, and top with nacho cheese sauce.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, some green onions, and a few ripe olives, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: For the best results, use a firm potato that will hold its shape when cooked, such as Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure there is enough space between the potatoes so that they can cook evenly.
  • Season the potatoes well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the potatoes, such as paprika, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are crispy: The potatoes should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately: Tex-Mex potatoes are best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or a quick weeknight meal. With a variety of toppings and sauces to choose from, there is a Tex-Mex potato recipe for everyone. So next time you are looking for a tasty and versatile side dish, give Tex-Mex potatoes a try.

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