Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes

Jalapenos, cream cheese, and red potatoes are mashed together in this creamy and delicious jalapeno popper mashed potato recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or more to taste
• 5 red potatoes, cubed
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup butter, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.

Step 2

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix green onion mixture and cream cheese together in a bowl; add remaining 1/4 cup butter and stir until butter melts. Add sour cream and mix well.

Step 3

Mix cream cheese mixture with the potatoes using a potato masher until most of the lumps are gone; season with salt.