Ancho Mashers

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Ancho Mashers
45 min.
8
435kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your side dish game, look no further than these delicious Ancho Mashers! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe brings a delightful twist to traditional mashed potatoes by infusing the comforting creaminess of Yukon gold potatoes with the smoky flavor of ancho and chipotle chiles. The combination of rich butter and whipping cream creates a velvety texture that is simply irresistible.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a dish that serves 8, perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties. The journey begins with boiling tender potatoes before they’re transformed into a luscious mash, enhanced by a vibrant chile puree that adds both color and warmth. Each mouthful is a harmonious blend of flavors, with hints of garlic and onion complementing the subtle heat from the chiles. When swirled together, the mash takes on a marbled effect, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Not only is this dish packed with bold flavors, but it also provides a nutritious option for guests seeking vegetarian and gluten-free fare. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted vegetables or as part of a festive feast, Ancho Mashers are sure to impress. Ready to bring a taste of spice to your table? Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  ancho chili seeded
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  •  chipotle chile in adobo sauce stemmed seeded
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • 0.3 cup half-and-half 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5  onion chopped
  • servings bell pepper to taste
  • servings salt to taste
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.5  tomatoes quartered
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 
  • pounds yukon gold potatoes 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • sieve
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Peel and quarter potatoes. Bring potatoes and salted water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; cook 20 to 30 minutes over medium heat or until tender.
  2. Drain.
  3. Saut onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender.
  4. Add chiles, tomato, and sugar; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until chiles begin to soften.
  5. Transfer mixture to a blender, and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  6. Pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a bowl. Salt to taste.
  7. Beat potatoes, whipping cream, half-and-half, and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer just until smooth. Spoon chile puree over mashed potatoes, and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
  8. Add pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories435kcal
Protein6.19%
Fat49.26%
Carbs44.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.36
Glycemic Load
30.58
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.690869621609%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.46mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
1.88mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:435.04kcal
21.75%
Fat:24.64g
37.91%
Saturated Fat:13.58g
84.89%
Carbohydrates:50.14g
16.71%
Net Carbohydrates:41.92g
15.24%
Sugar:8.79g
9.77%
Cholesterol:58.36mg
19.45%
Sodium:317.1mg
13.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.96g
13.93%
Vitamin C:143.41mg
173.83%
Vitamin A:4269.63IU
85.39%
Vitamin B6:0.96mg
47.85%
Potassium:1259.75mg
35.99%
Fiber:8.22g
32.89%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.87%
Folate:76.82µg
19.2%
Phosphorus:184.12mg
18.41%
Vitamin B3:3.59mg
17.93%
Magnesium:69.28mg
17.32%
Vitamin K:17.25µg
16.43%
Vitamin E:2.44mg
16.25%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.01%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.96%
Copper:0.28mg
14.02%
Iron:2.5mg
13.87%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.63%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.79%
Calcium:64.49mg
6.45%
Selenium:2.11µg
3.01%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.38%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.24%
Source:My Recipes