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    Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes

    Published on December 17, 2019 - Updated on January 19, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes make a great side dish with a little kick! Super easy to make and ready in less than an hour!
     
    jalapeno mashed potatoes

    It's no secret that the wife and I like food with a little kick to it. So when I was recently asked to bring a side dish to a potluck, I decided to make these awesome Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes.

    jalapeno mashed potatoes

    I prefer to use Yukon Gold potatoes when making mashed potatoes but feel free to use whatever kind you prefer or whatever you have on hand. For a pound of potatoes, you will need roughly 3 medium-sized potatoes.

    jalapeno mashed potatoes

    When it comes time to mash the potatoes, you can use a traditional potato masher or my preferred way is to use my hand mixer. So much easier to get the desired consistency.

    jalapeno mashed potatoes

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    jalapeno mashed potatoes

    If you don't find these mashed potatoes hot enough, you can add another jalapeño. Remember that it's the jalapeño seeds that make them hot but you probably don't want the seeds in your mashed potatoes!

    jalapeno mashed potatoes

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000
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    Did you know you can also make mashed potatoes in a pressure cooker? Check out my Instant Pot Bacon and Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe.

    For more great recipes with Yukon Gold Potatoes, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • The Best Potato Salad
    • Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
    • Mexican Potato Salad
    • Old Fashioned Potato Salad

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Yukon Gold Potatoes, Olive Oil, Red Onion, Garlic Cloves, Jalapeños, Sour Cream, Fresh Cilantro and Salt & Pepper.

    🥣 How to make Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes

    Wash and cut potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and boil 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
    While the potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Saute onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper 5 to 10 minutes.
    Drain potatoes and mash. Fold in onion mixture. Stir in sour cream and cilantro, and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    jalapeno mashed potatoes

    Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes

    These Jalapeño Mashed Potatoes make a great side dish with a little kick! Super easy to make and ready in less than an hour!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 106 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Cup Red Onion, sliced
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
    • 1 Fresh Jalapeño, seeded, diced
    • 2 tablespoon Sour Cream
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
    • Salt and Pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Wash and cut potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and boil 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
    • While the potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Saute onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper 5 to 10 minutes.
    • Drain potatoes and mash. Fold in onion mixture. Stir in sour cream and cilantro, and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 4mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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