King Papas Aka Copycat Que Papas Recipes

KING PAPAS (AKA COPYCAT QUE PAPAS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together hash browns, eggs, jalapenos, and cheese.
• Add 1/4 cup of flour and mix well. If mixture is still too runny to hold together, gradually add more flour until it will (you should be able to form a patty with the mixture).
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Take 1 heaping tablespoon of potato mixture and form into pattie. Place into a bowl of bread crumbs and turn to coat.
• Gently place patty into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on brown paper bag and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
• Continue making patties as directed above until all mixture is used.

PAPAS (MEXICAN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Roast jalapeno pepper & anaheim chili pepper on a grill pan on the stove. place peppers on the grill until they begin to blister, then turn them over. When blistered on both sides, remove from grill.
• Allow peppers to cool until you can work with them with your hands. Peel peppers, remove seeds, and puree.
• While peppers are roasting, peel potatoes, cut in small water, and boil until fork tender (12-15 minutes).
• When potatoes are done, drain.
• Put potatoes back in pot and add the butter.
• Mash butter into potatoes with either a hand held masher or an immersion blender.
• Add the sour cream, pureed peppers, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Melt the Velvetta Mexican Cheese in the microwave and then add to potatoes.
• Mix all the ingredients together. You can add more salt, pepper, garlic, or hot pepper based on your tastes!

COPYCAT PAPPASITO'S QUESO

Steps:

• Melt cheese with milk and stir until blended.
• Add chilies with liquid.
• Add garlic, onion and stir until onions are transparent.
• Remove from heat and add tomatoes before serving.