Mexican Potatoes With Cheese Papas Con Queso Recipes

MEXICAN FOUR CHEESE POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Stir the queso, broth and cream in a medium bowl.
• Put half of the potatoes in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour half of the queso mixture over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and queso mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes.

CALDO DE QUESO (MEXICAN CHEESE AND POTATO SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash throughly the green chilli peppers, roast them with the technique you prefer (in the oven, directly on the stove's fire or on a comal or pan).
• Put them in a plastic bag or container and then wrap them in a kitchen cloth. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the skin from the peppers, cut them in half, remove all the seeds and remove the veins. Cut them into strips and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4 minutes over low heat until transparent and tender.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a minute stirring constantly to release its aroma.
• Add the tomato and cook, stirring from time to time for about 5 minutes or until the tomato has released its juices and you'll have a thick sauce.
• Pour the broth, add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper (READ NOTES). Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Let everything simmer for 1 minute.
• Add the potatoes and cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes are tender (about 25 minutes).
• Uncover the pan and add the chillies and milk. Mix carefully and let the potato soup cook for 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and immediately add the cheese. Mix and let stand 5 minutes before serving

MEXICAN STYLE CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In bowl combine melted butter, minced onion, sour cream and the Salsa Con Queso.
• Stir until well blended.
• Stir in hash brown potatoes until mixture is blended.
• Place mixture into a glass oven proof 13x9-inch rectangular pan.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Prior to taking out of oven, melt shredded Mexican cheese over the potato dish.

MEXICAN POTATOES WITH CHEESE - PAPAS CON QUESO

Steps:

• Bring jalapenos and tomatoes to a boil.
• In blender add water, onion, garlic, cumin, chicken bouillon powder, can of tomato sauce and blend well.
• Add boiled jalapenos and tomatoes and pulsate the blender 2 or 3 times just so that the tomatoes and the peppers are still chunky in the sauce. Set aside.
• In skillet fry the potatoes until they start to look translucent and remove from fire. It is very important you do this. Don't fully cook them or else they will end up like mulch latter.
• Transfer the semi cooked potatoes to a bigger sauce pot and pour the sauce.
• Add cheese and stir well. If needed at salt to taste and bring to a boil.
• Serve hot and enjoy with warm tortillas!

PAPAS CON CHORIZO RECIPE

Steps:

• Cover the potatoes in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
• While the potatoes are boiling, heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and peppers and cook 5 minutes to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook another 1 minute, until the garlic blooms.
• Add the Mexican chorizo and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Add the softened potatoes and cook another minute to blend the flavors.
• Taste and adjust with salt and serve.