Des

Hey! I'm Des!

Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.

Read more »

Chipotle Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

I know I know, as everyone has their  New Year’s resolutions to start eating better, I have to go and share this.. erm… hearty recipe. But what can I say, I’m a nursing mother, I need my calories and these spicy, cheesy mashed potatoes are the perfect way to get them. They are also great side dish on these cold January days and would be perfect with the Jalapeno Garlic Pork Shoulder.

You will notice that I chose to use chicken broth in this recipe instead of cream. I started doing that recently as a way to lighten up traditional mashed potatoes and find that I really like the flavor. With that said if you would prefer more of a creamier mashed potato substitute milk or cream for the chicken broth.

Chipotle cheddar mashed potatoes in blue bowl.

Chipotle Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Spicy, cheesy mashed potatoes with chipotle pepper and cheddar cheese.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo diced
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions diced

Instructions
 

  • Place potatoes in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook just until fork tender. Drain.
  • Return potatoes to the pan. Add in chicken broth, butter, chipotle, adobo and kosher salt. Use a handheld mixer to whip the potatoes.
  • While potatoes are piping hot stir in cheddar cheese so that it melts. Stir in green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Mention @lifesambrosia or tag #lifesambrosia!
Keywords: chipotle pepper, Food, hearty side dish, mashed potatoes, Recipe, side dish

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating




  • Reply
    StephenC
    January 16, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Luscious!!!
    Hope this is not a duplicate offer. I have a Word document I’ve written that contains 100 soups with no more than 5 ingredients. Not to worry, it’s only 18 pages. Want a copy? Write to me at scrout1944@msn.com and I’ll send it to you. It’s free!!!
    Best,
    StephenC

  • Reply
    Jenn's Food Journey
    January 10, 2012 at 4:21 am

    Oh, that sounds really good! I’ve put chipotle in a lot of things.. but never mashed potatoes – GENIUS! :)

  • Reply
    Linda
    January 9, 2012 at 9:34 am

    This looks really good…comforting, full of flavor and light!!

  • Des

    Hey! I'm Des!

    Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.

    Read more »

    Sharing is Caring

    Help spread the word. You're awesome for doing it!