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Fiesta Nacho Potato Casserole

April 8, 2016 by Robin 6 Comments

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It’s always nice to have some recipes on hand that will serve a crowd. Better yet is having a collection of simple recipes that people ask you to make over and over again. If you’re asked to make a dish for a large group there are 3 things that you should keep in mind to avoid fluster. First, find recipes that are made with ingredients that everyone likes. Next, look for recipes that are appropriate for the occasion. Finally, choose a recipe that is simple to make.  

Fiesta Nacho Potato Casserole - A simple recipe, using simple ingredients that can be prepared ahead of time and served as a side dish with Mexican food.This Fiesta Nacho Potato casserole meets all of the rules for feeding a large group, just in time for Cinco de Mayo! To keep it as simple as possible and avoid grating your knuckles use frozen hash browns. 

Fiesta Nacho Potato Casserole - A simple recipe, using simple ingredients that can be prepared ahead of time and served as a side dish with Mexican food.

Ingredients Needed:

2 sticks butter
15 ounces nacho cheese sauce
8 ounces sour cream
salt & pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
30 ounces hash browns, frozen
2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
jalapeno slices, for garnish

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Fiesta Nacho Potato Casserole
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
55 mins
 
A simple recipe, using simple ingredients that can be prepared ahead of time and served as a side dish with Mexican food.
Author: Robin @ Fluster Buster
Recipe type: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Yields: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 15 ounces nacho cheese sauce
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
  • 30 ounces hash browns, frozen
  • 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • jalapeno slices, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
  2. In sauce pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add cheese sauce, sour cream, salt and pepper stir until heated through.
  3. Place hash browns and chopped jalapenos in a large bowl. Add the cheese mixture and stir to combine. Place in pan.
  4. In a ziploc bag, add the cheddar cheese and tortilla chips, crush the chips while combining with the cheese. Sprinkle the tortilla/cheese mixture on top of the potatoes.
  5. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes
  6. Garnish with jalapeno slices.
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Fiesta Nacho Potato Casserole - A simple recipe, using simple ingredients that can be prepared ahead of time and served as a side dish with Mexican food.

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Filed Under: Food, Simple Recipes Tagged With: casserole, Mexican, recipe, side dish

Comments

  1. Jill says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    This sounds so good and perfect for a potluck or party! I’m pinning so I can try it soon!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    Reply
  2. Samantha @ Florassippi Girl says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    Interesting! What a great spin on potato casserole. Pinning! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Liz Jo says

    May 26, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Definitely a fiesta for the mouth!

    Thanks for linking up with Welcome Home Wednesdays! Live every Wednesday at 7AM EST.

    liz @ j for joiner

    Reply
  4. Riitta says

    September 5, 2017 at 1:27 am

    Thanks! I will be making something like this tonight, adding shredded chicken to make it a complete meal. My very picky son ate nacho casserole at school and liked it so I’ll try to recreate the success at home.

    Reply
    • Robin says

      September 5, 2017 at 10:55 am

      Good luck, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply

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