Green Chile Mashers

12 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pasilla peppers
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup 2 percent milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, for garnish, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a grill or broiler to medium-low.
  2. 2
    Rub the peppers lightly with the canola oil and put on a sheet pan.
  3. 3
    Roast the peppers until blackened, then transfer them to a paper bag or thick plastic bag to steam.
  4. 4
    When cool enough to handle, peel and remove the seeds, then dice.
  5. 5
    Set aside.
  6. 6
    Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with salted water.
  7. 7
    Cook the potatoes over medium-low heat until fork tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    When tender, drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
  9. 9
    Add the sour cream, milk, butter, pepper jack, salt, pepper, and the diced peppers.
  10. 10
    Mash by hand with a potato masher and adjust seasoning, if needed.
  11. 11
    Hold warm until ready to serve.
  12. 12
    Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro and cotija, if desired.

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