Abuelo’s Papas con Chile Copycat Recipe
Abuelo’s Papas Con Chile aka Mexican Mashed Potatoes is one of the best mash potato recipes of all time. If you love Tex-Mex you will love these potatoes
You are going to want to make these Tex-Mex mashed potatoes most commonly known as Abuelo’s papas con chile over and over. I’ve had a lot of you ask if I cook the peppers. No, I chop them up and just throw them in. The potatoes are so hot that they will soften without being cooked. If you would like to find me on Pinterest, you can here Meagan Wristen, and if you enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine check out my round-up of 14 Tex-Mex Recipes Appetizers Main Dishes Side Dishes Desserts.
I love the papas con chile at Abuelo’s and was beyond excited when I found this recipe last week on Abuelo’s facebook page! Now if they would just open a restaurant up here in Oregon!
I cut this recipe in half and it still made a ton.
Papas con chile are Tex-Mex mashed potatoes and they make the perfect side dish for
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Abuelo’s Papas con Chile Recipe aka Tex-Mex Mashed Potatoes
Papas con Chile Ingredients:
3 lbs. red potatoes
3 oz cream cheese – cut into 2″ squares
½ cup heavy cream
10 oz Velveeta – cut into 2 ” squares
½ TBS salt
¾ tsp granulated garlic
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup diced red bell peppers
½ cup diced green bell peppers
2 cans chopped green chiles
½ cup chopped green onion tops
2 TBS of finely chopped jalapeño – seeds removed unless you want more kick!
Papas con Chile Directions:
- Wash and scrub potatoes until clean
- Place potatoes in a pot covered with water and boil until soft.
- Drain potatoes
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mash. Be sure all ingredients are incorporated well. You can use a mixer or a potato masher.
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Don’t forget about dessert!
- Sopapilla Cheesecake (this is REALLY good)
- Blueberry Cinnamon Roll crumble
- Yum Yum bars (also known as Texas Gold)
- Abuelo’s Capirotada Mexican Bread Pudding
Abuelo's Papas Con Chile aka Mexican Mashed Potatoes are one of the best mash potato recipes of all time. 1.Wash and scrub potatoes until clean 2.Place potatoes in a pot covered with water and boil until soft. 3.Drain potatoes 4.Add the rest of ingredients and mash. Be sure all the ingredients are incorporated well. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Nutritional info is an estimate.Abuelo's Papas con Chile
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8 Serving Size:
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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g
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Best Mexican Food around if you eat here it will ruin eating anywhere else you will definitely want to go back.
They look great! But with something bursting with flavor like that, have you thought of repurposing the portions not used? Try egg &/or flour as a bonding agent. Then drop them for a hot swim till golden brown. Can be served as an app if you add a sauce or dip. Or as an extra side. Just a suggestion. Less waste. More money.
Good luck with your endeavors. Be blessed.
No, we never have any left overs.
Tried them out and they are delicious
I scoop out servings & freeze on wax paper. Once completely frozen, transfer to ziploc bags then simply microwave for 3 minutes, stirring at each minute for perfect potatoes for two.
Do you heat them in the oven after mashing together ?
You can if you want to. I don’t.
Do you keep the potato skins or peel potatoes before boiling?
I’ve done it both ways. It’s really personal preference. I like it better with no skins.
Wha could you use instead of velvetta?
These are spot on! Brings back happy memories of living in West Texas. This recipe also works for (extra special) twice baked potatoes
I tried this with your twice baked potato idea and it was fantastic! I served it alongside a Mexican meatloaf and a tomato avocado salad. There was nothing left of any of it. Thank you for sharing your spin on things!