This oven baked 5-ingredient nacho potato bake is the kind of easy, filling dinner that saves the day on busy weeknights. Tender baby potatoes get coated with canned nacho cheese sauce and a few simple toppings, then baked in a cast iron skillet until hot, melty, and comforting. It has all the cozy appeal of loaded potatoes with the fun flavor of nachos, and it is especially nice when you want something family-friendly without a long ingredient list.
Serve this potato bake with a crisp green salad, simple steamed broccoli, or a bowl of fresh fruit to round out the meal. It also works well alongside grilled chicken, taco meat, or a spoonful of sour cream and salsa on top if you want to make it feel a little more like a game-day supper spread.
Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Nacho Potato Bake
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds baby potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the cubed baby potatoes with olive oil and salt, then spread them in an even layer in a cast iron skillet.
2. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and lightly golden around the edges.
3. Remove the skillet from the oven and spoon the nacho cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes. Scatter the black beans and diced tomatoes over the top.
4. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the cheese sauce is hot and the tomatoes have softened a bit.
5. Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top and serve warm right from the skillet.
Variations & Tips
Add protein: For a heartier supper, add cooked ground beef, shredded rotisserie chicken, or browned turkey sausage before the final bake. This is a good trick when you want the dish to stretch for hungrier eaters.
Make it milder: If you are serving picky eaters or little ones, use mild diced tomatoes and a mild nacho cheese sauce. You can also serve the green onions on the side so everyone can finish their own portion the way they like it.
Crispier potatoes: Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet when roasting the potatoes. If they are packed too tightly, they will steam instead of brown, and those golden edges add a lot of flavor to the finished bake.
Try extra toppings: A spoonful of sour cream, sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, or a few crushed tortilla chips on top can make this feel extra festive. Set out a few toppings at the table and let everyone build their own bowl.
