Taco Taters

Taco seasoning mix transforms baked potato wedges into a ready-in-thirty minutes taste sensation.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 4 servings

(2 ratings)

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4	medium russet or Idaho baking potatoes (about 1 1/3 lb)
1	package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
3	tablespoons cornmeal
1/4	cup olive or vegetable oil
	Salsa, if desired

Serve with...

Grilled Mexican Chicken Burgers
Total Time: 30 min

1.	Heat oven to 450°F. Pierce potatoes with fork; place on microwavable paper towel or roasting rack in microwave. Microwave on High 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until almost tender.
2.	Meanwhile, in large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix taco seasoning mix and cornmeal.
3.	Cut cooked potatoes lengthwise into quarters; place in large shallow dish. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. With large slotted spoon, place potatoes in plastic bag of seasoning mixture; shake to coat. Arrange potatoes on ungreased cookie sheet.
4.	Bake about 8 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Serve with salsa.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Special Touch

Top each serving with a sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Did You Know?

This potato side-dish recipe was a winner in a national recipe contest. It was created by Patricia Harmon of Baden, PA.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 860mg; Total Carbohydrate 48g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 2g); Protein 5g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 2%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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