Southwest Potatoes Recipe

Name: Southwest Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno, or to taste; 1 to 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen; Salt; black pepper; 2 pounds new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste; 1 14-ounce can black beans, well drained; 3/4 to 1 cup grated Cheddar or jack cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno, or to taste
1 to 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
Salt
black pepper
2 pounds new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 14-ounce can black beans, well drained
3/4 to 1 cup grated Cheddar or jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

1
Put 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
When hot, add jalapeno and corn, and sprinkle with salt and pepper; let sit for a moment.
3
When corn begins to brown, shake pan to distribute for even browning.
4
Remove corn.
5
Add remaining oil to pan.
6
When hot, add potatoes.
7
Cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown around edges and release from pan, about 10 minutes.
8
Continue, at least 15 more minutes, turning potatoes to brown all sides without stirring too often.
9
Add oil if needed to prevent sticking, and lower heat if needed to prevent scorching.
10
When potatoes are tender and golden, add chili powder, corn and beans.
11
Turn on broiler.
12
Place rack about 4 inches below.
13
Transfer potatoes to a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and run under broiler until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
14
Garnish with cilantro.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed, 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno, or to taste, 1 to 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen, Salt, and more.

Yes, Southwest Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Southwest Potatoes

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