These jalapeno popper potatoes are mashed potatoes baked with pepper Jack cheese, bacon, and jalapenos, for a spicy, rich side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 3 jalapenos
- 8 ounces pimento cheese with cream cheese added
- 8 ounces pepper Jack cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
-
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
-
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add potatoes and return to a boil. Cook until very tender, 14 to 16 minutes. Drain potatoes and add them to a large bowl.
-
3
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp in a large skillet, drain, and set aside. Reserve drippings in pan.
-
4
Add jalapenos to drippings, and cook, stirring constantly until softened, about 2 minutes. Add jalapenos to potatoes.
-
5
Add in reserved bacon, pimento cheese, 1 1/2 cups pepper Jack cheese, and salt. Stir to combine (potatoes will fall apart). Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
-
6
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Unknown Recipes
Pumpkin Baklava
This recipe for pumpkin baklava is inspired by one that my aunt made from a recipe passed down to her from my yiayia (Greek for grandmother). I first made it with my aunt in Athens and finally recreated it at home. It's a lesser known yet traditional version of Greek baklava.
Giblet Gravy
My mother's classic giblet gravy recipe has been a family-favorite addition to every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for over 50 years. The giblets add a rich, meaty flavor and chopped hard-boiled eggs and cornstarch help to thicken it up. We love it on mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, and turkey.
Shrimp Quesadillas with Cilantro and Lime
These shrimp quesadillas are perfect as a lunch, dinner, or snack. What a great way to use up fresh herbs and serve up a wholesome treat!