Mexican Potatoes With Cheese - Papas Con Queso

Name: Mexican Potatoes With Cheese - Papas Con Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 potatoes, peeled and chopped into squares; 6 -8 fresh jalapenos; 2 large tomatoes; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons of knoor chicken bouillon powder (consome); 1 teaspoon cumin; 12 ounces mexican queso fresco, chopped into cubes; 2 -3 cups water; oil (for frying); salt

Servings: persons

8 potatoes, peeled and chopped into squares
6 -8 fresh jalapenos
2 large tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons of knoor chicken bouillon powder (consome)
1 teaspoon cumin
12 ounces mexican queso fresco, chopped into cubes
2 -3 cups water
oil (for frying)
salt

1
Bring jalapenos and tomatoes to a boil.
2
In blender add water, onion, garlic, cumin, chicken bouillon powder, can of tomato sauce and blend well.
3
Add boiled jalapenos and tomatoes and pulsate the blender 2 or 3 times just so that the tomatoes and the peppers are still chunky in the sauce. Set aside.
4
In skillet fry the potatoes until they start to look translucent and remove from fire. It is very important you do this. Don't fully cook them or else they will end up like mulch latter.
5
Transfer the semi cooked potatoes to a bigger sauce pot and pour the sauce.
6
Add cheese and stir well. If needed at salt to taste and bring to a boil.
7
Serve hot and enjoy with warm tortillas!

269

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 potatoes, peeled and chopped into squares, 6 -8 fresh jalapenos, 2 large tomatoes, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Potatoes With Cheese - Papas Con Queso falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!