How to Make Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of the classic jalapeno poppers? Then you'll love this twist on the traditional mashed potatoes. Jalapeno popper mashed potatoes take all the flavors of the beloved appetizer and blend them with creamy mashed potatoes for a spicy and indulgent side dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What makes this recipe so special is the combination of heat from the jalapenos, the creaminess of the mashed potatoes, and the crunchy texture from the crispy bacon. It's ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 red potatoes, cubed
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup butter, divided
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix green onion mixture and cream cheese together in a bowl; add remaining 1/4 cup butter and stir until butter melts. Add sour cream and mix well.
  • Mix cream cheese mixture with the potatoes using a potato masher until most of the lumps are gone; season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 290mg