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Mexican mashed potatoes recipe.

Mexican Mashed Potatoes

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
6 servings
These mashed potatoes are a delightful twist on the classic dish we all know and love. Creamy potatoes mixed with sautéed peppers and onions, earthy spices, and Mexican crema make a delicious side dish for roasted turkey or chicken.
prep 15 minutes
cook 1 hour
total 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold, red, or russet potatoes)
  • 2 Anaheim peppers (or poblano peppers, or green bell peppers, diced)
  • 2 jalapeño peppers (seeded, deveined, and diced)
  • 1 small white onion (diced)
  • ⅔ cup Mexican crema (or sour cream or yogurt)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

For garnish

  • queso fresco (or your favorite cheese)
  • cilantro or parsley (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Place potatoes in a pot, add salt, and cover them with 2 inches of cold water.
  • Cook potatoes until fork-tender. Remove from from the pot and allow to slightly cool down.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and add Anaheim peppers, onions, garlic, and jalapeños peppers.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and ground cumin, then sauté over medium-low heat until the veggies are nicely tender. Set aside.
  • Peel cooked potatoes and add them into a mixing bowl. Roughly mash them with a fork or using a potato masher.
  • Add to the bowl the peppers and onion mixture, Mexican crema, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix everything until combined and adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with queso fresco and chopped cilantro or parsley.

Notes

  • I like my mashed potatoes with chunks here and there, but if you want them to be more smooth and creamy, mash them to your desired texture.
  • These mashed potatoes last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store.
  • I don’t recommend freezing the mashed potatoes because they become too mushy when defrosted.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg