Potatoes Con Queso Recipes

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 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!

BUENOS DIAS BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes or until tender, turning once., In a large skillet, saute pepper strips and onion in butter until crisp tender. Stir in the chicken strips, queso dip, chilies, and chipotle pepper. Heat through., With a sharp knife, cut an X in each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Spoon chicken mixture over potatoes and serve with toppings of your choice.

POTATOES CON QUESO

Steps:

• Melt butter over low heat. Add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk and cook until thickened. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Remove from heat and stir until the cheese is melted. Add pimento, green chilies, jalapeno, and salt, stirring well. Place half of the potatoes in a greased 2 quart baking dish. Top with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 40 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes more. Serve as a side dish to Mexican-inspired meat entrees.