Make these Nacho-Style Loaded Potato Wedges for a hearty and fun game-day snack or dinner alternative to traditional nachos. Crispy potato wedges top with melted cheese and your favorite nacho fixings.
Author:Elias Rodger
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Snacks and Appetizers
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 large Russet potatoes, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 cup cooked ground beef or black beans (optional)
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping
Salsa, for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin until evenly coated.
Spread the seasoned wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through, until they are golden brown and tender-crisp.
Sprinkle the cheese blend evenly over the hot potato wedges.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven. Immediately top with your chosen toppings: ground beef or black beans (if using), jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro.
Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Notes
For extra crispiness, soak the cut potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before drying them thoroughly and seasoning.
You can swap the cheese blend for pepper jack for a spicier kick.
Use leftover shredded rotisserie chicken as a quick protein topping.