Jalapeno & Roasted Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 -5 medium size red potatoes, quartered
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 slices bacon, bite size pieces
• 5 -6 roasted garlic cloves, minced (roast in oven on 450 for approx. 30 min.)
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (seeds and ribs included)
• 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• canola oil
• extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place garlic in foil and wrap tight. place in 450 degree oven and roast 30 minutes. remove and let cool.
• 2 place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water and liberally add salt. set heat to high and let potatoes come to a boil for about 15 minutes until fork tender.
• 3 meanwhile, in a medium size pan add chopped bacon and drizzle a tablespoon of canola oil on top to separate bacon. fry until crisp and remove from pan. place on paper towel to drain fat.
• 4 turn heat to medium low, add butter and extra virgin olive oil and add the onion. season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. cook for 7-8 minutes then add the jalapeno and roasted garlic. cook until onions are sweet, not caramelized. should only take 15 minutes total. set aside.
• 5 drain the potatoes and return to pan. add a little more salt and a generous portion of pepper. add the butter and warm milk *microwave for 30-45 seconds until warm*. mash with potato masher.
• 6 when the potatoes are smooth add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic mixture. mix together bacon then add the cheese until melted.
• 7 make any other adjustments with seasonings to your liking!
• 8 enjoy!