Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese

Name: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 dried ancho chiles,* stemmed, halved, seeded; 1 kilograms baby red potatoes (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter); 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 237 milliliters grated dry Jack cheese or 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters chopped fresh Italian parsley

Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 334 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of garlic cloves, olive oil, jack cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place chiles in small bowl; cover with hot water.

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Chili Pepper

Water

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Bowl

Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.

Drain; chop.

Transfer to mini processor; process to coarse puree (or finely chop chiles). Measure 1/4 cup puree and set aside (reserve any remaining puree for another use). DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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Chili Pepper

Bring potatoes to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 16 minutes.

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Potato

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Sauce Pan

Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.

Let stand at room temperature.

Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-low heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add 1/4 cup chile puree and garlic; stir 30 seconds.

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Garlic

Chili Pepper

Add potatoes; stir to coat. Using back of wooden spoon, smash potatoes until largest pieces are about 1-inch cubes. Stir to heat through. Stir in cheese, 1/2 cup parsley, and cilantro.

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Cilantro

Potato

Parsley

Cheese

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Transfer to bowl, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, and serve.

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Parsley

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*Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets nationwide.

Dry Jack is Monterey Jack-style cheese that's been aged seven to ten months; it's full-flavored, firm, and perfect for grating. Dry Jack can be found at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

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Monterey Jack Cheese