Papas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes)

Name: Papas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon slices, chopped; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 237 milliliters chopped green bell pepper; 177 milliliters chopped green onion; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 118 milliliters shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 15 smalls red potatoes, unpeeled; 1 teaspoons salt; 118 milliliters shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Papas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes) a try. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 874 calories, 26g of protein, and 30g of fat per serving. A mixture of sharp cheddar cheese, pepper, ground cumin, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Boil potatoes in lightly salted water 15 minutes or until tender; drain and cool slightly.

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Water

Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until crisp.

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Bacon

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Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.

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Bacon

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Add bell pepper to skillet; saut 4 minutes or until tender.

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Bell Pepper

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Add garlic, cook 1 more minute, and turn off heat.

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Garlic

Place cooled potatoes on a lightly greased jelly-roll pan. Using the palm of your hand or the smooth side of a meat mallet, crush the potatoes (just enough to break them open).

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Jelly

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Roll

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Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin, salt, and pepper. Top with bacon, cooked bell pepper and garlic, green onion, and cheeses. Broil 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Bell Pepper

Green Onions