Papas Con Queso, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes
by Tarla Dalal
A yummy Mexican snack of potatoes, baked with a cheesy stuffing. Papas Con Quesco has the pleasant flavour of potatoes and cheese, dotted with green chillies, and laced with hot and sweet sauce.
It is quite a fascinating experience, with its enjoyable texture and exotic taste. You can serve it as a snack or as a starter.
Papas Con Queso, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes recipe - How to make Papas Con Queso, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes
Preparation Time: Baking time: 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 200ºC (400ºF Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 10 servings
5 medium potatoes , parboiled
melted butter for brushing
salt to taste
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tbsp milk
5 tsp hot and sweet sauce
Method
- Method
- Cut each potato vertically into 2 halves.
- Scoop the centre of each potato half a little, using a spoon so that a light depression is formed for the stuffing. Keep the scooped potato aside.
- Brush a little melted butter on each potato halve and then sprinkle a little salt over them.
- Combine the scooped potatoes, cheese, green chillies, milk and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Divide this stuffing into 10 equal portions.
- Stuff each potato halve with a portion of the prepared stuffing and spread ½ tsp of hot and sweet sauce over it and place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 17 cal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 37.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 2.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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Great recipe as a starter.. just loved the cheesy taste.. This is a must try recipe.. the hot and sweet sauce on top gives a nice spicy taste..