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Mexican Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Servings 10
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes about 9 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • water
  • 6 bacon strips chopped
  • 1 package Cacique Pork Chorizo
  • 12 ounces Cacique Crema Mexicana
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup Cacique Oaxaca or Queso Quesadilla shredded
  • 1/2 cup Cacique Crema Mexicana Agria for topping (optional)
  • 3 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • In Dutch over, add potatoes and cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
  • In skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, chop into small pieces and set aside. Remove bacon grease from skillet and cook chorizo over medium-high heat, 6-8 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes; add to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding crema Mexicana, butter, onion powder, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, chorizo and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Drizzle with crema Mexicana agria and chopped green onions.
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican