Mashed potatoes are always a big hit any time of the year, so why not spice it up with these jalapeno popper mashed potatoes?!
I am behind with this post.
I try to publish Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. For the blog, I find it a nice balance of posting new things, all the while taking the opportunity to revisit old recipes (and updating some pics along the way!) However, lately life has become so hectic and I still wonder how the heck people manage to pull this life off with more than one child! I always give food bloggers, or any blogger actually, the credit they deserve because they work SO hard and love what they do. Just need to find that balance between blog life and real life 🙂
That aside, these jalapeno popper mashed potatoes are the last recipe from the Valentine's Day dinner I made for my husband and myself. See, far behind! But worth it! I loved these potatoes so much and did not find them spicy at all. This is probably because I made sure to remove all the jalapeno seeds, but you could easily make the dish spicier if desired. However, it is perfect for a family meal as children will not be scared off from any crazy spice!
I cooked the bacon on the side so I could still enjoy these jalapeno popper mashed potatoes, but if no vegetarian resides in your house, I say just cook the bacon with the veggies! Less dishes and more deliciousness!
📖 Recipe
Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes
I cooked my bacon separately so I still had a vegetarian meal, but the bacon can easily be cooked with the veggies!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheese, grated (I used mozzarella to preserve color)
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil or butter (omit if using bacon)
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 7 slices bacon, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a large pot and add enough water until the potatoes are just covered. Season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and move back to pan.
- Add the cream cheese and mash. Stir in cheddar cheese.
- In a medium frying pan, heat oil or butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, jalapenos, salt, pepper, and oregano and cook until mixture is soft. Pour into mashed potatoes and stir again. *If using bacon, you add either cook it on the side or add the bacon with all the veggies and omit the oil. Cook until bacon is nice and crispy.
- *If you find your potatoes are a bit dry (they really should not be!) you can easily add in some milk to help 🙂
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 424Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 463mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 6gSugar: 4gProtein: 16g
These jalapeno popper mashed potatoes are going to be a regular here! Our Oscar Party is coming up this weekend and I still have no idea what I am going to make for the two films we were given, so maybe I will just throw in these potatoes and say screw it!
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Marye
These mashed potatoes look so good! I love the jalapeno!
Kacey
It added such nice texture to the potatoes!
kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
I'd love a bucket of these potatoes, please. Holy moly!
Kacey
You know, I feel these are something you would find on the menu at a fast food joint!
Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic
A bowl of these mashed potatoes totally counts as a meal, right? I mean, most food groups are represented. Fabulous!
Kacey
Haha, I totally ate them as my meal!
Kristina
TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS, TOGETHER AT LAST! sorry for yelling, these are awesome.
Kacey
No apologies necessary because I agree!
Sara
OMG, poppers in mashed potato form is totally genius, this is going on my dinner menu next week!
Kacey
Potatoes and cheese are never a bad thing 🙂
Heather | Heather Likes Food
What a nice change of flavor to add! yummy!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Absolutely yummy! I love the flavor of jalapenos, and I'm sure they're fabulous in these potatoes! Love your photos and how you presented this dish 🙂
Andi @ The Weary Chef
What a perfect combo! Loving these mashed potatoes! Thanks for sharing!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze
I'm addicted to mashed potatoes, but always looking for new ways to try them. These mashed potatoes look awesome! Love all the flavors going on!
Kacey
Mashed potatoes are a favourite here so a new spin is always appreciated 🙂
Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling
I'm totally NOT a mashed potato person.....until THESE! I have to have them!!!
Kacey
Yay!!!
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar
I could eat an entire bowl of these mashed potatoes as a meal alone!!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
How fabulous! What an extra punch of flavor for mashed potatoes!
Danielle
I know what you mean about finding the time for blogging and life! I don't have kids, but I have a very demanding day job and it is sometimes o hard to find the time to cook, take photos, and then write it all up. What did we get ourselves into?
Anyways, this is such a fun idea! I love mashed potatoes pretty much way, but this is awesome. And they're so easy to make.
Kacey
Thanks, Danielle! It is a lot of work, but in the end, soooo much fun 🙂 Keep trekking because it is worth it 🙂