Nacho Potato Slices For Two Recipes

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.

NACHO POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Prick potatoes with fork; place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until potatoes are tender. Cool 10 min.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Refrigerate removed potato centers for another use. (See tip.)
• Place potato shells, cut sides up, on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spread salsa onto insides of shells; sprinkle evenly with 3 Tbsp. cilantro. Top with cheese.
• Bake 12 to 14 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Top with sour cream, avocados and tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

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.

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.

MEXICAN POTATO NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a large bowl; toss the potato slices in the oil to coat.
• Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the potato slices are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• While potato slices are baking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the ground beef in the hot oil, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
• Mix the black beans into the ground beef; stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
• Arrange the potato slices on a serving platter and sprinkle with half the Cheddar cheese.
• Top the potatoes with the meat and bean mixture; sprinkle the remaining cheese on the nachos.
• Spread the lettuce out over the nachos and garnish with tomato and dollops of sour cream and guacamole.

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.