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Mexican Potatoes
Cheesy mashed potatoes are combined with peppers, chilies & spices for a delicious & easy side dish of Mexican Potatoes, perfect for your next fiesta!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 lbs new potatoes cubed - skins on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 4 oz can diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup queso fresco crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot of boiling water. Boil for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to a medium skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the bell peppers, jalapenos and onions, saute for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Add the sour cream to the boiled and drained potatoes. Use an electric hand mixer to mash the potatoes with the sour cream.
- Stir in the sautéed vegetables, diced green chilies, cilantro, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper and salt.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large oven-safe bowl or casserole dish.
- Top with crumbled queso fresco.
- Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
1119mg
(32%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
720mg
(14%)
Vitamin C
84.3mg
(94%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 720mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 84.3mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.