Jalapeno Popper Potato Gratin Recipes

CHEESY JALAPENO POTATO POPPERS

Steps:

• Mix together the mashed potatoes, beaten egg, grated cheese, flour, jalapeno pepper, and green onions until you have an even mixture. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in the pan until shimmery or until it reaches 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Carefully drop spoonfuls or use a small cookie scoop to drop small rounds of the batter into the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the Cheesy Jalapeno Potato Poppers to a paper-towel lined plate to drain and immediately sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture in as many batches as needed.
• Serve hot, or chill the leftover, fried Cheesy Jalapeno Potato Poppers on a sheet pan, then freeze until solid and transfer to a resealable zipper top bag.

JALAPENO POPPER POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, onion and jalapenos until the bacon is crisp and the onions and peppers are tender. Drain on paper toweling and set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the potatoes, sour cream, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Cover the potato mixture with the reserved cup of shredded cheese as well as the jalapeno bacon mixture.
• Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are hot.

JALAPEñO POPPER POTATO GRATIN RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Cook the bacon, set aside on paper towels to drain and crumble when cool. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, cook until frothy, sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until a light golden brown. Mix in the milk and simmer, stirring, until it starts to thicken before adding the cheese, cooking until melted and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Spread some of the cheese sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan topped with layers of potatoes, cheese sauce, bacon and sliced jalapenos all finally topped with the cheddar cheese. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until the potatoes are tender, the sides are bubbling and the cheese on top is a light golden brown, about 45 minutes. OPTIONS: Top with panko breadcrumbs for a crispy topping. Assemble the gratin the day before and just bake on the day of.