Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes with Cheese (No Gravy Needed)

Sneak Preview: These Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes with Cheese resemble the Papas con Chile at Abuelo’s. Because of the flavor of the cheese and jalapenos, you won’t need gravy.

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This recipe is inspired by the Papas con Chile at Abuelo’s, an upscale Mexican restaurant where they often serve them with Espinaca.

I make no claims that this is the recipe. Pretty sure it isn’t.  No matter. We still like them a lot.

Three Reasons Why You Should Keep This Recipe Handy

  1. Although these definitely aren’t low-calorie, they don’t need gravy. The cheese and spicy jalapenos take care of that.
  2. Play with the number of peppers to suit your tolerance for spicy heat.
  3. These potatoes reheat beautifully, making them perfect for a potluck or for taking to somebody’s house. 

How To Assemble Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes with Cheese

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1. Boil potatoes in a pot with water to cover.
2. Sauté green onions, peppers, and garlic in butter.
3. Add cream cheese, milk, and American cheese.
3. Drain cooked potatoes. Gently mix the vegetable-cheese mixture from step 2 with the potatoes.
5. Serve.


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Yield: 6 servings

Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes with Cheese

Cheesy Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes (No Gravy Needed) are similar to the Papas con Chile at Abuelo’s. They can be made a day ahead of time.

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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds (907 g) red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  • 2 green onions, white parts finely chopped, green parts sliced thin
  • ¼ cup (37 g) red bell peppers, chopped
  • ¼ cup (37 g) green bell peppers, chopped
  • ¼ cup (37 g) chopped green chiles, canned
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 ounces (56 g) cream cheese
  • ½ cup (114 g) whole milk
  • ½ cup (70 g) shredded American cheese
  • 1 teaspoon table or sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Boil 2 pounds (907 g) red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered in a large pot with enough water to cover. Reduce heat and simmer until fork tender.
  • While potatoes cook, saute 2 green onions, white parts finely chopped, green parts sliced thin, 1/4 cup (37 g) red bell peppers, chopped, 1/4 cup (37 g) green bell peppers, chopped, and 1/4 cup (37 g) chopped green chiles, canned and 1 clove garlic, chopped in 2 tablespoons butter. Add 2 ounces (56 g) cream cheese and stir till melted. Whisk in 1/2 cup (114 g) whole milk till smooth. Add 1/2 cup (70 g) shredded American cheese and stir gently until melted.
  • Drain potatoes and set them on the warm burner with the heat turned off for 5 minutes to dry them out. Use a masher to break up potatoes. Gently fold in vegetables. Season with 1 teaspoon table or sea salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg

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11 Comments

  1. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! I was part of a cooking challenge this month for the ULTIMATE Mashed Potatoes, and I picked yours!! I believe these are the ULTIMATE!!! Come check out my post, and don’t forget to vote (click like under the picture) for what you believe is the ULTIMATE Mashed Potatoes!! 😉

  2. Chung-Ah Rhee says:

    My boyfriend is OBSESSED with jalapenos so I’m super excited to make these for him! Thanks for the recipe!!

  3. I LOVE Abuelo’s papas con chile, and so does my whole brood! I’ll be trying this fo’ sure! P.S. Sorry to hear about your dad.

  4. Paula,
    This look delicious! Of course everything you make looks fantastic. I am so sorry about your dad. Are prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Love to all!

  5. look good, but i’ll make mine minus the jalepenos. 🙂

    1. It’s really not THAT hot. All negotiable, of course.

  6. TheKitchenWitch says:

    I’m so saddened by news that your dad is feeling poorly–I hadn’t heard!

    These potatoes are the stuff of dreams–they’ve got everything I love in them. I must bookmark this recipe for the next time disaster strikes and I need comforting. The way things have been going, it should be in a day or two. ((you and your dad))

  7. I’m sorry to read about your Dad’s accident. Hopefully he will have a full recovery. Such an interesting combination here in your mashed potatoes. They look great.

  8. Paula, these look delicious–cheese and Jalapeno–what a great combo for mashed potatoes. Prayers for your Dad’s speedy recovery. xo

  9. YUM! I absolutely love potatoes in any form….cooked or raw or french fried.
    So my mouth is watering immensely as I look at the pictures and read the recipe!

  10. Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says:

    Those potatoes are so full of flavor I’m sure they wouldn’t need gravy. 🙂 I’d have to use only 1/2 cup of cheese though, because unless I go out and buy a new pair, my pants are definitely not too loose. Prayers for your Dad’s recuperation!