APOCALYPSE GHOST CHILI POTATOES

Apocalypse Ghost Chili Potatoes image

Provided by Monica H

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.