Best 6 Southwest Potatoes Recipes

SOUTHWEST POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add jalapeño and corn, and sprinkle with salt and pepper; let sit for a moment. When corn begins to brown, shake pan to distribute for even browning. Remove corn.
• Add remaining oil to pan. When hot, add potatoes. Cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown around edges and release from pan, about 10 minutes. Continue, at least 15 more minutes, turning potatoes to brown all sides without stirring too often. Add oil if needed to prevent sticking, and lower heat if needed to prevent scorching. When potatoes are tender and golden, add chili powder, corn and beans.
• Turn on broiler. Place rack about 4 inches below. Transfer potatoes to a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and run under broiler until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

SOUTHWEST STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Prick sweet potatoes on all sides with fork; place on 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced in center with fork.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix avocado, 1/2 teaspoon of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Mash with fork to chunky consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, poblano chile, bell pepper and tomatoes. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and other vegetables are crisp-tender. Add beans, taco seasoning mix, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1 teaspoon lime juice and the water. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until completely heated through and slightly thickened.
• Split potatoes open; divide bean mixture among potatoes-they will be very full. Divide avocado mixture among potatoes; top with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.

SOUTHWEST MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 17 minutes; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, about 7 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
• Mash potatoes, butter, and half-and-half together with a potato masher in a bowl until smooth; season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and salt. Fold onion-pepper mixture into potatoes.

SOUTHWEST STEAK & POTATOES

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 4-5 minutes or until almost tender, turning once. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, mix vinegar and Worcestershire sauce; brush over steak. Mix brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne until blended; sprinkle over both sides of steak., Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. slices. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill potatoes and steak, covered, over medium heat 12-17 minutes or until potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted in beef reads 145° for medium-rare, turning occasionally., Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with potatoes.

SOUTHWEST STOVE-TOP SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Spread butter on bottom of 10 or 12-inch non-stick skillet, layer half the potato slices on bottom.
• Layer half the cheese, chiles, corn, flour, salt and pepper on potatoes.
• Repeat layers, ending with salt and pepper.
• Pour milk over all.
• Bring to simmer over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until potato slices are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer.

SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes, allow them to cool completely in the refrigerator, then cut them into 1/4-inch slices. (You can also microwave or bake in the oven - your choice! And I usually don't allow them to cool all the way - just enough to handle.).
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, onion, mushrooms, the white part of the green onions, and seasoning or salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the potatoes are crisp and brown-approximately 10 minutes.
• Top the potatoes with the green part of the green onions, the avocado, nondairy sour cream, and hot sauce and serve immediately.