Chipotle Mashed Potatoes

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Chipotle mashed potatoes get a savory-spicy treatment with garlic, chile peppers, and cilantro in a delicious recipe that makes an easy weeknight side dish.

Ingredients

2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 chipotle pepper, seeded, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup milk
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
2 Place chipotle pepper and garlic in a food processor; process until minced. Add cooked potatoes and process until mostly smooth (a few lumps are ok). Add milk, cilantro, butter, and salt. Mix until combined.