Papa'S Con Queso

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Papa's Con Queso features tender mashed potatoes filled with gooey cheese, baked to golden perfection. A comforting, cheesy side ideal for casual gatherings and family meals.

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Ingredients

  • 6 small potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. cream
  • chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • cheese
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes until done.
  2. Mash the potatoes well with butter, cream, salt, and eggs; beat until smooth.
  3. Shape the mashed potatoes into balls.
  4. Use the handle of a teaspoon to make a hollow in each potato ball and fill with a cube of cheese.
  5. Grease each potato ball with a bit of lard, place in a hot oven at 450°F, and brown until golden.
  6. Serve the potato balls sprinkled with chopped parsley and garnished with slices of tomato.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

610 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.3g 33% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 52.2g 19% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10211mg 100% DV
Potassium 2241.5mg 48% DV
Cholesterol 157.3mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 68.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 44mg 49% DV
Calcium 279.5mg 22% DV
Iron 14.5mg 80% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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