Spicy Mashed Potatoes
Turn up the heat on your comfort food game with this irresistible Spicy Mashed Potatoes recipe! Featuring creamy russet potatoes blended with butter, heavy cream, and sour cream, this dish gets a fiery kick from minced garlic, finely chopped jalapeño, and a bold trio of cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper. The result is rich, velvety mashed potatoes with a zesty twist that will delight spice lovers. Perfect as a flavorful side dish for family dinners or holiday feasts, it’s finished with vibrant scallions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, these spicy mashed potatoes are sure to steal the spotlight on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat a small skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the potatoes along with the heavy cream and sour cream.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the cooked garlic and jalapeño mixture, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with thinly sliced scallions.
Serve hot and enjoy the spicy, creamy goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 403 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
