Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Posted by request, here's my take on Taco Bell's Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes...

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  lbs  large white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1⁄4 cups  cubed Velveeta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  of your favorite salsa
•  Tabasco sauce, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream, divided
• 1  green onion, chopped (green part only)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
2. In a Ziplock bag, mix the garlic powder and cumin together; add the cubed potatoes, seal the Ziplock, and toss it all together until potatoes are coated evenly.
3. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat melt the oil and butter together.
4. Add the seasoned potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until they're a nice, golden brown, about 10 minutes; cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender then season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer the sautéed potatoes to a non-stick baking sheet and bake at 475 degrees F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nice and crisp.
6. When potatoes are almost done baking, place the cubed Velveeta, salsa, and Tabasco into a microwave-safe bowl (I use a large Pyrex measuring bowl) and microwave for 1 minute; stir and microwave another minute; stir again and microwave for 1 more minute, then stir until smooth.
7. For each serving, place some potatoes in a bowl, then pour over 1/4 of the melted Velveeta cheese sauce, top with some sour cream, then sprinkle with chopped green onion.