Dutch Oven Mexican Potatoes

Made with Washam Farms Mexican Seasoned Celtic Sea Salt

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 2½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 inch chunks
  • 1 medium yellow onion, 1 inch chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tbsp Washam Farms Mexican Seasoned Celtic Sea Salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1–2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Juice of ½ lime

🔪 Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté First (Optional but Recommended) - On the stovetop, in your Dutch oven, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft (about 5–6 minutes). Remove from heat.
  3. Add potatoes, Washam Farms Mexican Seasoned Celtic Sea Salt. Stir everything to coat evenly.
  4. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake for 35–45 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Potatoes should be tender and lightly browned.
  5. Optional: Remove the lid, sprinkle on shredded cheese, and return to the oven uncovered for 5 minutes or until melted and bubbly.
  6. Finish and Serve - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of lime. Serve warm!

🔥 Campfire version: Place hot coals underneath and a few on top of the lid for even cooking. Rotate the oven every 10–15 minutes.

🌮 Serving Suggestions:

  • As a side for grilled meats, tacos, or fajitas
  • Topped with a fried egg for brunch
  • In warm tortillas with avocado and hot sauce for easy potato tacos

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About the Chef

Hi there! I’m Sheila Washam — passionate cook, devoted wife, proud mom of four, and grandma to four precious grandbabies. I’m the second of five siblings, and from an early age, I found my happy place in the kitchen. For nearly 30 years, I’ve poured my heart into cooking for family, friends, church events, and anyone who needs a little comfort food in their life.

I love gardening, raising chickens, canning, and all things homesteading. You’ll often find me snapping photos of whatever’s bubbling on the stove or coming fresh out of the oven — and yes, I’m unapologetically that person who shares food pics on Facebook and Instagram.

In 2009, I studied Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Nashville. While I loved every second of learning and experimenting, I realized that the intense hours of a professional chef didn’t align with raising a family. Instead, I took those skills and let them bloom at home — creating new dishes, testing bold flavor combinations, and feeding both bellies and souls.

Over the years, I’ve catered events (just for fun!), gifted homemade meals, and organized church dinners. Cooking isn’t just a skill for me — it’s how I connect, give, and celebrate life. I’m currently writing a cookbook filled with recipes and stories from my kitchen, and while many have urged me to open a restaurant, I haven’t taken that leap just yet. Never say never, though — they’re still trying!

My husband, Jason, is my partner in life and in the kitchen. We love experimenting together, especially drawing inspiration from our travels and the incredible flavors we’ve discovered around the world. He’s also the genius behind our soon-to-be-released Grilling Glazes — and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Whether you're here for recipes, homesteading tips, or just to follow the food journey — welcome to my kitchen. Let’s cook something delicious together!