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Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes
A fun twist on the classic side dish! All the great flavors of a jalapeno popper packed into mashed potatoes. Creamy potatoes with bacon, green onions, cheddar cheese and of course jalapenos!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 592 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes (russets or potato of choice, (approximately 5 large) peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1-2 jalapeños (seeds removed, diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (1 brick, at room temperature)
- ½ cup milk ( or cream, at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb Bacon (chopped into bite sized pieces)
- ¼ cup green onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoon green onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ Jalapeño (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Place the 3 lbs potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring the water to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the bacon and jalapeno mixture. In a large non-stick pan on medium heat cook the chopped 1 lb bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess fat. Remove the excess fat from the frying pan, leaving 2 teaspoon in the pan.
- Add the 1-2 jalapenos, ¼ cup green onion, 4 cloves garlic into the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes or until fragrant. Set it aside.
- Drain the potatoes in a strainer and set the strainer over the hot pot to evaporate the excess steam and water.
- Put the potatoes in the pot, and reduce the heat to low, then add the melted 2 tablespoon butter, 8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup milk, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir in the jalapeno mixture and cooked bacon, reserving 3 tablespoon of bacon for garnish.
- Season to taste with additional salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper as needed.
- Garnish with remaining bacon, ½ cup cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoon green onion and sliced ½ jalapeno. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
933mg
(39%)
Potassium
932mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
804IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 933mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 932mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 804IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.