Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes

The jalapeno popper craze continues just in time for the holidays.

jalapeno popper mashed potatoes

Out of all the jalapeno popper-inspired dishes to date, this one taste as incredibly close to the real thing as you can get.

So spice up your next holiday party with this perfect popper/potato recipe.

Time You Need

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cooking: ~25 minutes

What You Need

  • 10 peeled and quartered red potatoes
  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese (room temp)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups of finely diced jalapeno (unless if you want less heat)
  • ½ tsp cayenne powder
  • 1  cup of whole milk

What You Do

  • In a large pot, add quartered potatoes. Add enough water to cover and salt the water with about 1 tsp of salt.
  • Over medium-high heat, bring the pot of potatoes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover loosely. And let the potatoes cook for about ~15 minutes or until potatoes are all soft and can easily be cut through with a fork.
  • Remove from heat and drain water once potatoes are soft and mushy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add boiled potatoes.
  • Then add milk, cream cheese, jalapeno, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the potatoes.
  • Use a potato masher or electric beater to slowly mash the potatoes and other ingredients into an even mixture. (Mix longer for creamy potatoes, or shorter for heartier chunkier potatoes).
  • Serve and enjoy.