Jalapeno Popper Potatoes

Aug 28, 2025
by Abagail Beier
- 4.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

45 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs
SERVING

10 People
VIEWS

6

Imagine your favorite spicy, cheesy appetizer transformed into the ultimate comfort food side dish. These Jalapeno Popper Potatoes combine creamy mashed potatoes with the irresistible flavors of bacon, jalapenos, and pepper jack cheese, baked to golden perfection.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed

8 slices bacon, chopped

3 jalapenos, seeded and chopped

8 ounces pimento cheese with cream cheese added, such as Palmetto cheese

8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded

1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

30 g
Cholesterol

44 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

15 g
Saturated Fat

9 g
Sodium

541 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

20 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add potatoes and return to a boil. Cook until very tender. Drain potatoes and add them to a large bowl. (20 minutes)

03

Step

Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp in a large skillet, drain, and set aside. Reserve drippings in pan. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Add jalapenos to drippings, and cook, stirring constantly until softened. Add jalapenos to potatoes. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Add in reserved bacon, pimento cheese, 1 1/2 cups pepper Jack cheese, and salt. Stir to combine (potatoes will fall apart). Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly. (20 minutes)

For a smoother texture, use a potato ricer instead of mashing the potatoes.
Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your desired level of spiciness.
Cheddar cheese can be substituted for pepper jack for a milder flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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