SMASHED BABY RED POTATOES WITH ANCHO CHILES AND DRY JACK CHEESE

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Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese image

Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Cheese     Potato     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Cheddar     Parmesan     Hot Pepper     Cilantro     Parsley     Monterey Jack     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 dried ancho chiles,* stemmed, halved, seeded
3 pounds baby red potatoes (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup grated dry Jack cheese or 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chiles in small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; chop. Transfer to mini processor; process to coarse puree (or finely chop chiles). Measure 1/4 cup puree and set aside (reserve any remaining puree for another use). DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Bring potatoes to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 16 minutes. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup chile puree and garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add potatoes; stir to coat. Using back of wooden spoon, smash potatoes until largest pieces are about 1-inch cubes. Stir to heat through. Stir in cheese, 1/2 cup parsley, and cilantro. Transfer to bowl, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, and serve.
  • *Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets nationwide.

Jennifer Abercrombie
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I'm not a big fan of ancho chiles, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The dry jack cheese really mellows out the spice.


MrGhosty
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and parties.


Jamez Neisler
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The potatoes are so flavorful and delicious.


R Maheshwari
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my potatoes didn't turn out crispy at all. They were still mushy in the middle.


Zain ul Abidian ABid
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Rovel Rahaman
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


jebran khan
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These potatoes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Sufyan Ji
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Reg Baskin
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These potatoes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I'll probably use less ancho chiles next time.


Zahra Zahra
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The ancho chiles and dry jack cheese really complement each other.


Gita Khadka
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This is my new go-to recipe for smashed potatoes. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfectly.


Precious nwabunike
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I'm not usually a fan of smashed potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The crispy exterior and fluffy interior were perfect, and the ancho chiles and dry jack cheese added a nice kick.


ongeri sammie 254
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These smashed potatoes were a hit at my last dinner party! The ancho chiles and dry jack cheese added a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.