These Nacho Roasted Potatoes with Easy Homemade Queso make a delicious appetizer, side dish or after school snack—they are loaded with flavor and so easy to make!

Prep
10 mins
Cook
40 mins
Serves
8
Ingredients
11
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Little Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
  • 1/2 cup tomato salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    Place potatoes in a medium bowl and add oil, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and cumin and stir until combined.

  • Step 3

    Spread on baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.

  • Step 4

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until combined.

  • Step 5

    Slowly stir in milk. Whisk and cook over medium heat until thickened.

  • Step 6

    Add salsa and cheese and stir until melted and combined. Keep warm for dipping.

  • Step 7

    Remove potatoes from the oven and dip in queso dip. Refrigerate leftover queso dip up to one week.