Abuelo's Papas con Chile Copycat Recipe (2024)

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Abuelo’s Papas Con Chile aka Mexican Mashed Potatoes is one of the best mash potato recipes of all time. If you love Tex-Mex you will love these potatoes

You are going to want to make these Tex-Mex mashed potatoes most commonly known as Abuelo’s papas con chile over and over. I’ve had a lot of you ask if I cook the peppers. No, I chop them up and just throw them in. The potatoes are so hot that they will soften without being cooked. If you would like to find me on Pinterest you can here Meagan Wristenand if you enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine check out my round-up of14 Tex-Mex Recipes Appetizers Main Dishes Side Dishes Desserts.

I love the papas con chile at Abuelo’s and was beyond excited when I found this recipe last week on Abuelo’sfacebook page! Now if they would just open a restaurant up here in Oregon!

I cut this recipe in half and it still made a ton.

Papas con chile are Tex-Mex mashed potatoes and they make the perfect side dish for

• Tacos Al Pastor
• Mexican Lasagna
• Taco Soup
• White Chicken Chili
• Texas Beefaroni

Abuelo’s Papas con Chile Recipe aka Tex-Mex Mashed Potatoes

Papas con ChileIngredients:

3 lbs. red potatoes
3 oz cream cheese – cut into 2″ squares
½ cup heavy cream
10 oz Velveeta – cut into 2 ” squares
½ TBS salt
¾ tsp granulated garlic
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup diced red bell peppers
½ cup diced green bell peppers
2 cans chopped green chiles
½ cup chopped green onion tops
2 TBS of finely chopped jalapeño – seeds removed unless you want more kick!

Papas con ChileDirections:

1. Wash and scrub potatoes until clean
2. Place potatoes in a pot covered with water and boil until soft.
3. Drain potatoes
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mash. Be sure all ingredients are incorporated well. You can use a mixer or a potato masher.

Don’t forget about dessert!

• Sopapilla Cheesecake(this is REALLY good)
• Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo Brownie Ice Cream Cake
• Blueberry Cinnamon Roll crumble
• Yum Yum bars (also known as Texas Gold)
• Abuelo’s Capirotada Mexican Bread Pudding

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1. Malinda at

   Best Mexican Food around if you eat here it will ruin eating anywhere else you will definitely want to go back.

2. Dorothy at

   They look great! But with something bursting with flavor like that, have you thought of repurposing the portions not used? Try egg &/or flour as a bonding agent. Then drop them for a hot swim till golden brown. Can be served as an app if you add a sauce or dip. Or as an extra side. Just a suggestion. Less waste. More money.
   Good luck with your endeavors. Be blessed.

   • Meagan at

     No, we never have any left overs.

3. Joe at

   Tried them out and they are delicious