Smashed Baby Red Potatoes With Ancho Chiles And Dry Jack Cheese Recipes

SMASHED BABY RED POTATOES WITH ANCHO CHILES AND DRY JACK CHEESE

Steps:

• Place chiles in small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; chop. Transfer to mini processor; process to coarse puree (or finely chop chiles). Measure 1/4 cup puree and set aside (reserve any remaining puree for another use). DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• Bring potatoes to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 16 minutes. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup chile puree and garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add potatoes; stir to coat. Using back of wooden spoon, smash potatoes until largest pieces are about 1-inch cubes. Stir to heat through. Stir in cheese, 1/2 cup parsley, and cilantro. Transfer to bowl, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, and serve.
• *Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets nationwide.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

CHICKEN WITH SMASHED BABY RED POTATOES POT PIE STYLE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in water for about 12 minutes or until tender.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
• In skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, add chicken and cook for 6 minutes.
• Turn chicken over, reduce heat, cover and cook for 8 minutes more.
• Transfer chicken to plate to keep warm.
• To same skillet, add carrots, broth, cream and dried tarragon, cover and cook over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until carrots are tender.
• Remove skillet from heat and stir in peas.
• Coarsely mash potatoes with margarine and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon potatoes onto serving dish, top with chicken and pour vegetable cream sauce mixture over.
• Note: If sauce is not thick enough, mix together a tablespoon or so of flour with a little water and stir into sauce before adding peas and allow to cook for a few minutes longer.

SUZY'S MASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
• Combine potatoes with butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash together until smooth and creamy.

ROASTED BABY RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the red potatoes in a microwaveable bowl, add enough water to cover the bottom half. Microwave potatoes for 3-5 minutes to get them somewhat soft.
• Add all other ingredients together in a ziploc bag EXCEPT for the parmesan cheese -- set it aside for now.
• Remove potatoes from microwave and cut them in half.
• Place potatoes in the ziploc bag, shake until they are well covered with the mixture.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, greased with a very small amount of peanut oil or cooking spray -- whatever you choose is fine, just so they don't stick.
• Sprinkle the potatoes generously with the parmesan cheese.
• Bake the potatoes at 400 for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through. Don't be afraid to let them brown as the crusty outside and tender inside makes them delicious.