Smashed Mexican Potatoes Recipes

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

SMASHED MEXICAN POTATOES

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add enough water to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 to 18 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork; drain. Return potatoes to saucepan; shake saucepan gently over low heat 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture; remove from heat. Mash potatoes with fork or potato masher, leaving some potato pieces in chunks.
• In small microwavable bowl, combine beans and corn. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
• Gently fold bean mixture, cheese, cilantro, cumin and salt into potatoes. Stir in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan, fill with water to cover the potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow potatoes to cool.
• While potatoes are cooking, combine olive oil, butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, savory, sea salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir with a fork to combine well.
• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and lightly press down on the potatoes to partially crush them. Spoon the oil-herb mixture over each potato.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the potatoes are beginning to crisp, about 25 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute tomatoes, onion, chile sauce, green onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in potatoes and cook until heated through.
• Spoon potato mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle with cheese. Serve when the cheese has melted.

MEXICAN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients.
• Heat until thoroughly heated.

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!