Little Gasparilla Jalapeno Cheddar Potatoes

Pan-fried potatoes with jalapeno pepper and green onion are topped with white Cheddar cheese for a delicious side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• kosher salt to taste
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• ½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound red potatoes, cut into large chunks
• ¼ cup chopped green onion (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir potatoes in hot oil until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add green onion and jalapeno pepper to the potatoes; cook and stir together until the pepper is tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Season potato mixture with kosher salt and black pepper. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle cheese over potatoes.