Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes Recipes

JALAPENO POPPER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix green onion mixture and cream cheese together in a bowl; add remaining 1/4 cup butter and stir until butter melts. Add sour cream and mix well.
• Mix cream cheese mixture with the potatoes using a potato masher until most of the lumps are gone; season with salt.

MASHED JALAPENO-CILANTRO SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once tender, peel, and place into a mixing bowl. While the potatoes are baking, place the jalapeno pepper in the oven, and bake until the skin loosens, about 20 minutes. Peel, mince, and place into the bowl with the potatoes. Add the softened butter, orange juice, and cilantro; mix with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then transfer to a 1 quart baking dish. Drizzle with the melted butter and sprinkle with the walnut pieces.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot in the center, about 20 minutes.

JALAPENO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash, clean, and dice potatoes.
• Place them in a pot of water with a dash of salt.
• Bring potatoes to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and drain.
• In the same pot add the butter.
• Using a handheld masher, mash the butter into the potatoes.
• Add enough warm cream until desired smoothness is achieved.
• Season the potatoes with jalapeno, salt, and pepper to taste.

ROASTED GARLIC AND JALAPENO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Place in a medium-size saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and pass the potatoes through a ricer into a medium-size bowl.
• Stir the yogurt and milk into the hot potatoes. Add the roasted garlic, jalapeno, cayenne, salt and pepper and mix well. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

JALAPENO & ROASTED GARLIC CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place garlic in foil and wrap tight. Place in 450 degree oven and roast 30 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water and liberally add salt. Set heat to high and let potatoes come to a boil for about 15 minutes until fork tender.
• Meanwhile, in a medium size pan add chopped bacon and drizzle a tablespoon of canola oil on top to separate bacon. Fry until crisp and remove from pan. Place on paper towel to drain fat.
• Turn heat to medium low, add butter and extra virgin olive oil and add the onion. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Cook for 7-8 minutes then add the jalapeno and roasted garlic. Cook until onions are sweet, not caramelized. Should only take 15 minutes total. Set aside.
• Drain the potatoes and return to pan. Add a little more salt and a generous portion of pepper. Add the butter and warm milk *microwave for 30-45 seconds until warm*. Mash with potato masher.
• When the potatoes are smooth add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic mixture. Mix together bacon then add the cheese until melted.
• Make any other adjustments with seasonings to your liking!
• Enjoy!