Queso Potatoes

Hot baked potatoes topped with a spicy cheese sauce. Velveeta® is a registered trademark of Kraft Foods, Inc. Ro*Tel® is a registered trademark of ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
5mins Prep Time
35mins Total Time
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium baking potatoes (8 oz each)
  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
  • 1 lb (16 oz) Velveeta®, cut into cubes

Directions

  1. Pierce each potato in several places with fork or sharp knife. Microwave on HIGH 18 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes and Velveeta in 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe dish; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 10 to 12 minutes or until Velveeta is melted completely, stirring after 5 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir mixture until well blended.
  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Spoon half of sauce over potatoes. Reserve remaining sauce to use as a dip.

Cook's Tips

Use Your Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce each potato in several places with fork or sharp knife. Bake 1 hour or until tender. Top with the prepared sauce as directed.

Queso Potatoes

Nutrition Information

Amount per serving
 
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrate
g 46
15 %
Cholesterol
mg 30
10 %
Total Fat
g 10
16 %
Iron
mg 2
12 %
Calories
kcal 340
17 %
Sodium
mg 956
40 %
Protein
g 13
26 %
Saturated Fat
g 7
36 %
Sugars
g 7
1 %
Dietary Fiber
g 4
17 %
Vitamin C
mg 19
32 %
Vitamin A
iu 739
15 %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.