Description
This layered cheesy potato bake is a delightful combination of baby potatoes, black beans, and spices, all topped with melted cheese and salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes (like new potatoes or baby red potatoes)
- 2 cans black beans (15 ounces each)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pureed salsa
- 1–2 cups chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a large rimmed baking pan.
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Slice about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick and place into an even layer on the prepared pan. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until soft when poked with a fork.
- Top with beans, cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and spinach, if using. Drizzle on the salsa in lines.
- Place into the oven to heat through and until the cheese is melted, about 5-8 more minutes.
- Serve warm, topped with sour cream or plain yogurt if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with other vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg