Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Chorizo Smashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes featuring spicy chorizo and white cheddar cheese will become a new holiday favorite.

Makes 10 servings 10
Prep time 20 minutes PTM
Total time Under 30 minutes PTM

Nutritional Information

Calories 320 Fat 19g
Protein 12g Cholesterol 50mg
Carbohydrates 25g Sodium 420mg
Fiber 2g Saturated Fat 9g
Sugars 0g

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled

8 ounces dry spicy chorizo, diced

½ cup butter

½ cup chopped chives

salt and white pepper, if desired

1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Wash potatoes well and place in large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Simmer on medium heat 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain.

In large skillet over medium heat, cook chorizo in butter until crispy. Smash drained potatoes with potato masher, do not over mash. Add smashed potatoes to skillet with chorizo and fold until potatoes are red and chorizo is evenly mixed. Add chives. Season with salt and white pepper, if desired.

Place in 3-quart greased baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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