Jalapeño Popper Mashed Potatoes
Sure to be a family favorite
Servings 6 servings
Calories 337kcal
Ingredients
- 5 red potatoes roughly chopped
- 5 scallions chopped (white portion only)
- 1 jalapeño pepper deseeded, stems removed, and minced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 of 8-ounce package
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Cook the potatoes
- In a large pot, add the potatoes and cover with water.
- Heat the water over high until boiling, then reduce the temperature to medium-low.
- Simmer the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
- Drain the potatoes and place them back in the large pot.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth (or your preferred level of smoothness).
Make the popper mix
- While the potatoes are simmering, heat the olive oil over medium, then saute the jalapeño peppers, scallions, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mix to a mixing bowl.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and crumbled bacon to the mix and stir to combine.
Finish the potatoes
- Add the popper mix to the mashed potatoes and stir well.
- Add the salt, pepper, and chili powder and stir well (add more to taste).
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
Want it less spicy? Use only half a jalapeño? Want it spicier? Increase the jalapeño or add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mix when adding in the chili powder. Want to take things to another level? Top the mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes! It's extra cheesy.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 20.4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.5mg