Papas con Queso

Papas con queso or "potatoes with cheese," is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender potato chunks with a rich and creamy cheese sauce, creating the perfect comfort food indulgence.

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CourseMain Course

CuisineMexican

KeywordPotatoes

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings

Calories545kcal

Ingredients

1 large russet potato peeled and diced into 1” cubes
1/3 cup white onion chopped
1-2 jalapeno or serrano pepper whole depending on how spicy you like your food
2 roma tomatoes
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 ½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
½ cup water
6 oz. grated cheese; Oaxaca Monterrey Jack or Mild Cheddar work well

Instructions

In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add, onions, jalapeno and potatoes; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until potatoes are just tender (about 5 minutes) but not necessarily browned.
Add blended tomato, water and bring to a gentle simmer. Taste for seasonings and correct if needed. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium low, cook for 15 – 20 minutes until potatoes are cooked through. Turn heat off, add grated cheese, cover and let rest for 8 – 10 minutes.
Serve with warm corn or flour tortillas.

Notes

This is a great recipe to use up left over potatoes and leftover salsa. Dice cooked potatoes and heat through in your skillet, proceed with the recipe. If you have left over salsa, use that in place of the onion, tomato and jalapeno peppers.

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