Mr Bigg’s Tasty Fiesta
Also known as: Creamy potato casserole
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The Mr Bigg’s Tasty Fiesta (that creamy potato casserole) is pure nostalgia for so many Nigerians. It wasn’t just food—it was a family outing, a weekend treat, and part of the fast-food culture that shaped the ’90s and early 2000s.
If you grew up in Nigeria in the ’90s or early 2000s, chances are you remember piling into a booth at Mr Bigg’s with your family. The glass cases of meat pies, the smell of fried chicken, and of course—the Tasty Fiesta.
This potato-based casserole was creamy, hearty, and satisfying, making it one of the standout dishes on the menu. Why the name “Tasty Fiesta”? No one really knows for sure—but perhaps it was meant to capture the celebratory, “party-on-a-plate” feeling. A true fiesta of flavours.
Even though it has disappeared from the menu, the memory remains fresh in the minds (and taste buds) of many Nigerians. Luckily, you can recreate it right at home.
When that casserole comes out of the oven, it will take you right back to those Sunday afternoons at Mr Bigg’s. Creamy, comforting, and loaded with flavour—it’s more than just a dish, it’s a piece of childhood.
So gather your family, set the table, and enjoy a homemade Tasty Fiesta. Because some memories are just too good to leave behind.
Origin
West Africa
Time to Prepare
45
Avg. Price per Plate
$5
Nutritional Value
- Calories: 280–320 kcal
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Dietary fiber: 5 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Calcium: 90 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Vitamin A: 20% DV
- Vitamin C: 25% DV
General Recipe per serving
Name: Mr Bigg’s Tasty Fiesta
Origin: Nigeria
Ingredients It Favours:
- Irish potatoes
- vegetable oil
- onions
- carrots
- green peas
- sweet corn
- green pepper
- butter
- all-purpose flour
- milk (liquid or evaporated)
- chicken stock
- garlic powder
- curry powder
- thyme
- salt
- black pepper
- grated cheese (optional for topping).
Steps:
- Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes Peel and slice potatoes into medium-thick rounds
- Boil in salted water until just tender (not mushy), then drain and set aside
- Step 2: Make the Filling Heat a little vegetable oil and butter in a pan
- Sauté onions until fragrant, then add carrots, green peas, corn, and green pepper
- Season with curry powder, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
- Pour in chicken stock and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender but still colorful
- Step 3: Create the Creamy Sauce In another pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, and cook for a minute
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and creamy (like a white sauce)
- Add a bit of the vegetable stock for extra flavor
- Step 4: Layer the Casserole Grease a baking dish with butter
- Start with a layer of potatoes, then spread some vegetable mix, then drizzle the creamy sauce
- Repeat the layers until the dish is filled, ending with potatoes on top
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Sprinkle cheese on top (optional, but it gives a golden crust)
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20–25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and lightly browned
Other Recipes
Name: Tasty Fiesta
Origin: Nigeria
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tin milk
- 2 large Irish potatoes
- Beef (already cooked)
- Smoked Mackerel fish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 seasoning cube
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- Carrots
- Onions
- 1 large tomato
Steps:
- Dice potatoes and bring to boil for 10mins and set aside to cool, Wash and chop the vegetables, Dice the beef and shred the fish (You can add hotdogs, chicken or any protein of your choice), Break eggs into a bowl and whisk till it foams, Add milk and sugar to the egg and whisk thoroughly (Make sure to watch the quantity of sugar) Add flour in bits till the batter becomes creamy but NOT thick
- This means you might not use up all the flour
- Whisk thoroughly so that everything can be properly mixed, Pour in the vegetables, meat and fish
- Add a pinch of salt and a little seasoning
- Mix thoroughly, Grease your baking pan
- Pour in the fiesta mix and bake for 30-45mins
- To check if it's ready, check with a toothpick and if it comes out clean-then its ready, Serve with tea or any drink of your choice
Perfect Drinks Pairings
- Orange Juice
- Pineapple juice
- kunu
- zobo
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