Queso Fresco Corn Whipped Potatoes Recipes

LOADED MEXICAN POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Cut each potato in half. Then cut each half in half. Keep doing this until you have 8 potato wedges (or make the wedges as big as you'd like).
• Dissolve the sugar in a large bowl of warm water.
• Place the potatoes in the sugar water and allow them to soak for about 30 minutes (or at least 15 minutes).
• Rinse the potatoes well and dry them.
• Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit.
• Place the potato wedges in a large bowl.
• Drizzle the oil and sprinkle the seasonings over the top.
• Toss the potatoes in the oil to coat well.
• Place the potato wedges in a single layer (not touchinon a baking sheet. (Line the baking sheet with parchment paper first for easy cleanup and to help the potatoes not stick.
• Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes, then turn the potatoes to brown the other side.
• Cook for an additional 10-20 minutes or until the potatoes are done. The exact timing will depend on how thick the potato wedges are. Watch them closely!
• If you'd like the potatoes a little browner, place them under the broiler on low for 3-5 minutes. Watch them closely as food under the broiler can burn quickly.
• Separate the potatoes into serving sizes or you can keep them all on a big baking sheet.
• Top the potatoes with grilled corn, queso fresco (or cotija cheese), sour cream, hot sauce and fresh cilantro.
• Optional: You can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice if you'd like.

QUESO FRESCO CORN WHIPPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot.
• Cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 - 30 minutes, or until fork tender.
• Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl to mash by hand or with an electric mixer.
• Add the 1/4 cup melted butter and heavy cream a little at a time, stirring well. Keep warm.
• Bring a medium sauté pan to medium-high heat.
• Add the 1 tablespoon butter and then the garlic.
• Saute until garlic is a very light brown.
• Add shallots and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and add to the mashed potatoes.
• Fold in cheese and stir.
• Season to taste.

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.