Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake
50 min.
8
356kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your side dish game, look no further than this Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake! Perfectly blending the comforting creaminess of traditional mashed potatoes with the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you're hosting a family dinner, a casual get-together, or just seeking a delicious meal, this recipe will not only delight your taste buds but also impress your guests.

With the rich combination of warm buttermilk, melted butter, and savory chorizo sausage, every bite delivers a scrumptious flavor explosion. And let’s not forget the addition of chopped green chiles and pepper Jack cheese, which infuse this dish with a delightful kick that sets it apart from ordinary mashed potatoes. Plus, it's gluten-free! This makes it a great option for guests with dietary restrictions—all while ensuring that no one misses out on the deliciousness.

In just 50 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves eight people with a notably satisfying mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Get ready to serve up some smiles with this mouthwatering Tex-Mex twist on a classic favorite—your family and friends will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • pounds baking potatoes 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk 
  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped canned
  • 0.5 cup chorizo sausage cut cooked finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • oz pepper jack cheese shredded
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons salt 

Equipment

  • oven
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • potato masher
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Peel potatoes; cut into 2-inch pieces. Bring potatoes, 2 tsp. salt, and water to cover to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; boil 20 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain. Return potatoes to Dutch oven, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are dry.
  3. Mash potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency. Stir in warm buttermilk, warm milk, melted butter, pepper, and 1 tsp. salt, stirring just until blended.
  4. Stir in green chiles, pepper Jack cheese, and chorizo sausage, and spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 2 1/2-qt. baking dish or 8 (10-oz.) ramekins.
  5. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories356kcal
Protein13.71%
Fat37.26%
Carbs49.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.84
Glycemic Load
33.12
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.27913054176%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:356.03kcal
17.8%
Fat:15.02g
23.1%
Saturated Fat:9.28g
58.02%
Carbohydrates:44.46g
14.82%
Net Carbohydrates:41.21g
14.99%
Sugar:4.06g
4.51%
Cholesterol:47.41mg
15.8%
Sodium:1143.97mg
49.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.43g
24.86%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
41.95%
Potassium:1055.16mg
30.15%
Vitamin C:21.06mg
25.53%
Phosphorus:254.34mg
25.43%
Calcium:235.06mg
23.51%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.92%
Magnesium:63.54mg
15.89%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.46%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.94%
Iron:2.48mg
13.8%
Fiber:3.25g
13%
Vitamin B3:2.52mg
12.59%
Copper:0.25mg
12.56%
Folate:45.66µg
11.42%
Vitamin A:497.66IU
9.95%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.46%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.42%
Selenium:5.28µg
7.54%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.9%
Vitamin K:5.38µg
5.13%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.08%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.79%
Source:My Recipes