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Smashed Vegan Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Katie Hale
These smashed vegan cheesy fiesta potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The perfect appetizer or side dish!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 885 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Smash Potatoes

For the Nacho Cheese sauce

For the Toppings

  • 2 Green onions chopped
  • 1 cup Vegan sour cream

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the spices for the potatoes: onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.  Set aside.
    white ramekin of spices with spoon
  • Wash and place the potatoes in a large stockpot. Cover with water and a generous teaspoon of salt.  Bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until fork tender.  Drain and pour into a bowl. 
  • Add the oil, cornstarch, and seasoning to the potatoes and toss until coated.
    oil being poured over potatoes in glass bowl
  • Heat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray. Then place the potatoes onto the baking sheet and smash them down with a bowl or glass.  Add any remaining seasoning, then roast for 30 minutes until crispy and golden.
    crispy smashed potatoes on baking sheet
  • While the potatoes bake, melt butter in a skillet then whisk in the flour to begin a roux.  Slowly stir in the milk until combined, then season.  Add in the vegan cheese and stir until combined.  Simmer, stirring often, until desired thickness.
    cheese sauce in skillet
  • Serve the potatoes topped with vegan cheese sauce, sour cream, and chopped green onion.

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Notes

  1. Use red potatoes, baby potatoes, or fingerling potatoes for the best results. 
  2. Top with any favorite nacho toppings such as tomato, avocado, olives, etc. 

Nutrition

Calories: 885kcalCarbohydrates: 111gProtein: 15gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 964mgPotassium: 1733mgFiber: 11gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 873IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 5mg
Keyword fiesta potatoes, vegan cheesy fiesta potatoes, vegan fiesta potatoes
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