APOCALYPSE GHOST CHILI POTATOES

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Ghost chilis (or bhut jolokia) are the HOTTEST in the world. On the scolville scale they measure at over 1 million (whereas the jalapeno rates at about 2,500 - 5,000 in comparison). In India they are even used in the military as an ingredient in tear gas! There is nothing I won't try, so I HAD to try these. Directions are to...

Provided by Monica H

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ghost chili / bhut jolokia
4 large potatoes
1 large yellow onion
1 1/2 grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 c roughly chopped cotija cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2 c heavy whipping cream
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp old bay seasoning
1/2 c bacos (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400*
  • 2. Using tongs, carefully remove one of the ghost chilis.
  • 3. Place chili in bowl and cover it with warm water. Use a knife to carefully score the chili, letting out some of its seeds. Set aside.
  • 4. Roughly dice and slice up the potatoes and onion. Place in baking dish and mix in the olive oil and all the spices.
  • 5. Carefully discard the chili from the water. While protecting your hands, pour the water over the potatoes and use a spatula to mix it in.
  • 6. Warm cream in small pot. Once it just begins to boil, turn off heat.
  • 7. Place cheese on top of potatoes and sprinkle bacocs (optional) on top.
  • 8. Pour cream over the whole dish.
  • 9. Bake for 40 minutes at 400* or until dish is bubbly, cheese is browned on top and potatoes are tender. ** Important to let it stand about 10 minutes to thicken, before serving.

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