Mexican Mashed Potatoes
2 servings
40 minutes
Mexican mashed potatoes are an amazing combination of tenderness and spiciness that captures the soul of Mexican cuisine. Its roots lie in traditional potato preparation methods enhanced with characteristic ingredients: spicy black pepper, butter, and cheese that create a harmony of flavors. Baking in clay pots gives the dish a light crust that hides an airy, aromatic mass inside. This version of mashed potatoes is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and vegetable dishes. It brings a sense of homey comfort and warmth from the first spoonful, while the spicy notes make it unforgettable.
1
Boil the potatoes in their skins, peel and mash them. Add most of the butter, finely chopped onion, whipped egg, and diced cheese. Season with salt to taste and add freshly ground pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Potato: 500 g
- Butter: 50 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Cheese: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Black peppercorns: to taste
2
Grease two clay pots with oil, evenly distribute the mixture in each. Place small pieces of butter on the surface of the puree. Bake in the oven at 150 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
- Butter: 50 g