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Mexican Cheesy Potatoes

Mexican Cheesy Potatoes

Mexican Cheesy Potatoes creamy tender potatoes made with peppers, onions, Mexican cheese, a white sauce, seasoning, and of course potatoes.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 4 cups Mexican Cheese
  • 5 cups thinly sliced potatoes
  • 1/2 green pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet melt the butter over low heat. Blend in the flour, cumin, garlic, powder, and salt. Add all of the half and half at one time. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook a couple of minutes until the mixture thickens and bubbles. 
  • Add 2 cups of the Mexican cheese and mix until the cheese is melted and blended in. Add the potatoes, peppers and onions mix in. Pour the potatoes into the prepared baking pan.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove the potatoes and top with the remaining 2 cups of Mexican cheese and continue to bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal