Mexican Mashed Potato
These Mexican mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish. You can use it as an accompaniment for almost anything such as our Mexican Roast Chicken or Honey Glazed Pork Chop.
The Mexican mash is also a key component in many of our dishes like our Mexican Fish Pie and the deliciously naughty Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs.
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Prep time
10 mins
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Cook time
15 mins
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Total time
25 mins
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Ideal for
Side -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
4
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal 181 fat 11g saturates 6.6g carbs 14.1g sugars 1.1g fibre 1.6g protein 7g salt 1g
Found in the
Mexican Section
Ingredients
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- 500g / 1 lb 2 oz potatoes (something floury like Maris piper), peeled and cut into evenly sized chunks
- 25g / 0.9.oz butter
- 1 tablespoon Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 150g / 5 oz Cheddar cheese (for topping)
How to make it
- Put the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water and boil for 15 minutes until tender. A sharp knife should slide easily into them.
- Drain and return to the saucepan.
- Add the butter, Gran Luchito chipotle paste and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Mash thoroughly, making sure you get rid of all lumps.
- For a crispy top, top with cheese, place under the grill for 5 minutes until golden brown.
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it says 2 tablespoons of chilli paste for 500g potato but the video shows 1 teaspoon mixed with what appears to be more potato?
Stephen, thank you for your question. Our Head Chef and Recipe Developer, Susy, has reviewed the recipe and recommends 1 tablespoon of Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste for 500 grams potato. We have updated the recipe. If you try it, please let us know how you get on!