Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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!

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.