Southwestern Potatoes..Potato Ho Event
October 14, 2008 by Marye Audet
Filed under Side Dishes
So, honestly, I always run late for events but I do eventually get them done. Tomorrow is the third Wednesday of the month and the date for the monthly exaltation of the humble, yet lovable, potato. The Potato Ho Down.
Sonnets could be written. Operas could be sung. Why aren’t they, you ask? Because as soon as people think about writing a sonnet to the potato they get hungry. Then they have to fix it..then they have to eat it…then they have to clean up…then it is bed time.
So, yes, the potato is destined to be the unsung hero of the tuber world. Sad, isn’t it?
This months event is hosted by Hillary of Chew On That Blog. Head over there to find even MORE potato recipes.
Duchess Grace’s Southwestern Potatoes
4 lbs of organic potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 lbs bacon
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
1 to 2 jalapenos chopped (or chipotle)
1 pound of organic frozen corn
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
Chop the bacon and add it to a large saute pan. Cook for a few minutes until the fat starts to cover the pan bottom and then add the potatoes, onions, jalapeno, cumin, chili, and garlic. Add a little olive oil if necessary to keep the mixture form sticking.
Saute over medium heat, stirring often, until potatoes are tender but not squishy.Add corn and cook until heated through.
Sprinkle with cilantro and cheese.
Serves 8
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Yummy. I have a bunch of potatoes and hot peppers left over from my farm harvest last week, so this is a great idea! Thanks!
Here I am! You must be swamped with all these giveaways, huh??
I love new potatoe recipes. I was just lookimg for ideas for meals this week. Yum!
This looks great!
This looks and sounds so yummy! Thanks for the recipe, it’s a must try
WOW I love potatoes that recipe looks great. Thanks.
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sounds good….
I love potatos. Any kind. Must be the Irish in me, huh?
That sounds good. I love potatoes. I’ll have to try that some time. If I don’t get impatient and just start eating them sooner.
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Ooh, that looks yummy! I bet my husband would like this!
This looks wonderful!
Oh nice one! I love the corn with this! Yahoo!
I had to check back to see if there was any Chipotle in this recipe Marye….wink…..wink….excellent choice for the Potato Ho Down:D
Oh, those potatoes look so yummy! I think I have all the makings for this in my freezer/pantry – and I really think they’d go well with the sloppy joes I’m making on Thursday (simple dinner night). Definitely book marking this post! Thanks for the recipe!
I make a similar recipe and it is quite yummy! Sometimes if I’m in a hurry, I sprinkle a little garlic & herb soup mix (or another) on the potatoes while cooking that adds a nice quick spice in place of chopped garlic and onion and always keep canned jalapenos on hand in case I don’t have fresh ones.
Oh, God, if only I had the time to cook anything!
I LOVE potato-dishes – easy, cheap and sooo tasty! And I am sure I can omit the bacon since I am vegetarian.
Thank you for all your great recipes, I keep printing them out and trying them. You’re a true inspiration, Marye!
This looks so delicious.
I love all things made with potatoes! It’s such a versatile and wonderful veg.