Southwest Cheesy Potatoes

A microwave potato recipe becomes a special side dish when combined with black beans, Ro*Tel tomatoes, corn and cheese
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Southwest Cheesy Potatoes
A microwave potato recipe becomes a special side dish when combined with black beans, Ro*Tel tomatoes, corn and cheese

July 5, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/sides-appetizers/southwest-cheesy-potatoes-6161

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 20 minutes
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 large baking potatoes

  • 1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed

  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

  • 1/4 cup Birds Eye® Sweet Kernel Corn

  • 2 tablespoons fat free milk

  • 2 tablespoons Parkay® Original Spread-tub

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Nutrition Information

177 calories, 22g carbs

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Nutrition Information

177 calories, 22g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Pierce potatoes with fork several times. Place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on HIGH 7 minutes. Turn over; microwave 5 minutes more or until soft.

  • Step two

    Meanwhile, combine beans, drained tomatoes, corn, milk, Parkay, 1/2 cup cheese and salt in large microwave-safe bowl; set aside.

  • Step three

    Carefully cut hot potatoes into bite-size pieces. Toss potatoes with black bean mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Heat in microwave on HIGH 4 minutes more or until cheese melts and mixture is hot.

Nutrition Information

177 calories, 22g carbs

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Southwest Cheesy Potatoes

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 124 mg 12%
Carbohydrate 22 g 7%
Cholesterol 14 mg 5%
Total Fat 6 g 10%
Iron 1 mg 8%
Calories 177 kcal 9%
Sodium 353 mg 15%
Protein 7 g 14%
Saturated Fat 3 g 14%
Sugars 2 g 0
Vitamin C 8 mg 13%

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