PAPAS (MEXICAN MASHED POTATOES

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When we visited Costa Rica, I had these potatoes and fell in love with them. I have tried many many recipes but none was ever what I was looking for. These are the closests that I have gotten. They are not as good as Costa Rica's (of course) but they are still so good.

Provided by alimel_01

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs red potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 jalapeno pepper
1 anaheim chili
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
16 ounces velvetta mexican cheese

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!

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