Papas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes) Recipe

Name: Papas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 small red potatoes, unpeeled; 4 bacon slices, chopped; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

15 small red potatoes, unpeeled
4 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Boil potatoes in lightly salted water 15 minutes or until tender; drain and cool slightly.
2
Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Add bell pepper to skillet; saute 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 more minute, and turn off heat.
3
Place cooled potatoes on a lightly greased jelly-roll pan. Using the palm of your hand or the smooth side of a meat mallet, crush the potatoes (just enough to break them open). Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin, salt, and pepper. Top with bacon, cooked bell pepper and garlic, green onion, and cheeses. Broil 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 small red potatoes, unpeeled, 4 bacon slices, chopped, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Papas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Papas Aplastadas (Crushed Potatoes)

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