Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 45-60 minutes

Materials:

• 2 lbs. potatoes cubed into bite size pieces
• 2 tbsp. Taco seasoning (see below)
• 3-4 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• Pinch of salt
• Sour cream to taste
• Green onions to taste

Taco Seasoning (keep remainder of seasoning in jar with tight closing lid):

• 3 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tbsp. cumin
• 1 tbsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Process:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper. Grease with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Combine the taco seasoning materials and place in a tight sealing jar. Set aside until needed.
3. Into a large bowl add in your cubed potatoes, olive oil, salt and 2 tbsp. of your homemade taco seasoning. Mix well to combine.
4. Pour the potatoes in a single layer onto your prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
6. In the meantime add in the unsalted butter into a small sauce pan.
7. Keeping the heat on medium/ high let the butter melt. Add in the flour and cook stirring constantly for about 60 seconds.
8. Add in the whole milk and whisk until the mixture thickens.
9. Season with salt.
10. Remove from heat and add in the grated cheese. Mix until melted.
11. In a bowl add in the roasted potatoes, top with melted cheese, sour cream (optional), and green onions (optional). ENJOY!