Abuelo's Papas con Chile Copycat Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are papas tejanos? ›

We both got refried beans and another not-run-of-the-mill choice: Papas Tejanos (mashed potatoes with peppers and cheese). They also have the ubiquitous rice... along with corn, steamed beans, black beans, and roasted veggies.

Note: For a creamier mashed potato, stir in additional hot water or milk. Less salt can be added if desired.

The best potatoes to use for mashed potatoes are Russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes because of their high starch content. Yukon gold potatoes are another good option, the texture of Yukon gold is a bit more buttery and not quite as starchy.

Instant mashed potatoes have substantially more sodium than fresh potatoes, and much less dietary fiber. In other respects they are similar to mashed fresh potatoes in their nutritional qualities, about two-thirds starch by dry weight, with smaller amounts of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins.

In Latinx countries, the word for “potato” is “papa,” which is the Quechua word for the tuber.

Patata and papa are both the same thing ; patata is most used in Spain and papa in latin America.

So, as you may know, potatoes are called “patatas” in Spain and a few other places (and “papas” nearly everywhere else).

A: Black spots in potatoes are mostly attributed to internal bruises or the result of sugar concentrations brought on by any of several pre or post-harvest conditions and are generally harmless. However, the black spots could also be an early concentration of decay.

Sometimes I see brown specks in my Simply Potatoes^® mashed potatoes, what are they? On rare occasions the skins or the “eyes” of potatoes manage to get through during the cutting and sorting process in our plants.

We do not recommend using our product past the Best By Date as the potatoes will start to break down affecting taste, texture and the overall quality of the product. In some rare cases the potatoes can also spoil. How do I make more than one package at a time?

What potatoes does Ina Garten use for mashed potatoes? ›

I tried Ina Garten's simple recipe for mashed potatoes, and I loved the secret ingredient. In addition to Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, and milk, the ingredient list includes lemon zest. I loved how fresh the lemon made everything taste, but next time I'll probably use a little less.

Yukon Gold potatoes are a favorite for mashing not only because they have a high starch content (hooray!), but also because of their naturally buttery flavor. They also don't absorb as much water as russet potatoes (aka Idaho potatoes), which can get a little mushy if overcooked or not properly drained.

Idahoan Classic Mashed Potatoes

The look: Like the Chef's Cupboard potatoes, these instant potatoes also came in very fine granules that I rehydrated in boiling water. Once finished, they looked surprisingly thick and the closest to real homemade mashed potatoes out of all the options I tried.

Instant mashed potatoes are convenient for busy food establishments like KFC — the only thing employees need to do is add water and mix. The peeling, cooking, and mashing, has already been done. The downside to instant mashed potatoes is that they aren't as fluffy and tend to be bland.

They really are that good! These instant mashed potatoes are a pantry staple in my house. I prepare them using half chicken broth & half milk for extra flavor & nutrition. Perfect accompaniment to baked chicken, beef stew, etc.

Listen, real talk: At the end of the day, instant mashed potatoes are never going to be the same as their scratch-made siblings (less flavorful, curiously smooth). But as long as you expect them to be different, they can still be good. Use your leftover mashed potatoes to blanket a cozy shepherd's pie.