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    Accueil » Recipes » Appetizers

    Smashed potatoes Mexican-style nachos

    Publié le : Jul 8, 2024 · Modifié le : Jul 8, 2024 par Marie · Leave a Comment

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    Who doesn't love Mexican nachos, with their melting cheddar, bacon, spicy sauce and fresh cilantro? And for a change, replace traditional potato chips with smashed potatoes that are as crisp as they are melt-in-your-mouth. Believe me, you won't regret it! An explosion of flavors guaranteed…

    Smashed nacho-style potatoes with lime wedges, fresh cilantro leaves, bacon, Greek yoghurt and spicy sauce.

    💙Why you'll love them

    • Incredible texture - the contrast between the crispy potatoes and the melting cheddar is simply delicious.
    • Balanced flavors - the bacon adds a salty, smoky note, the Greek yogurt a touch of freshness, and the lime a hint of acidity.
    • Easy to prepare - this recipe requires just a few simple ingredients.
    • Perfect for sharing - a convivial dish to share with friends or when entertaining family.
    Table des matières
    • 💙Why you'll love them
    • 🇲🇽For Mexican food lovers
    • 🍗Notes on ingredients
    • 🌶️Variations
    • ✨How to make these Smashed potatoes Mexican-style nachos?
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Chef's tips
    • 💡Frequently Asked Questions
    • ❄️Storage
    • 📖 Recette

    🇲🇽For Mexican food lovers

    Chicken Chimichurri

    Chicken Chimichurri

    Chicken and avocado Quesadillas

    Chicken and avocado Quesadillas

    Birria tacos

    Birria tacos

    🍗Notes on ingredients

    You can find a full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below. Here are a few ingredient notes.

    • Garlic - if you want to choose your garlic carefully so you do not encourage the slavery of Chinese prisoners, read my Eco Tips on the subject.
    • Parmesan cheese - buy it in blocks and grate it at the last minute if you can, it's so much better!

    🌶️Variations

    Feel free to change this recipe to go with your tastes. I suggest several options:

    • Spicy - add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy touch.
    • More vegetables - add colorful peppers, red onions or cherry tomatoes for added freshness and color.
    • More protein - add shredded chicken, black beans or ground beef for a complete dish.
    • Vegan - replace cheddar with vegan cheese and bacon with vegan bacon. Use plant-based Greek yoghurt to keep the same creaminess.
    • Dairy-free - Make sure the cheddar and Greek yogurt are lactose-free.

    This recipe has not been tested using any other substitutions. If you do try substituting ingredients, it may not turn out as it's meant to. Please leave a comment below letting me know if it worked out!

    Smashed nacho-style potatoes with lime wedges, fresh cilantro leaves, bacon, Greek yoghurt and spicy sauce.

    ✨How to make these Smashed potatoes Mexican-style nachos?

    Recipe details and quantities are in the recipe card below.

    • Place the potatoes in a pot of boiling water and cook for 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, mix the pressed garlic, freshly grated Parmesan, salt, zaatar and pepper with the melted soft butter.
    Melted butter poured into a beige bowl of Zaatar.
    Parmesan cheese added to the melted butter and Zaatar mixture.
    • Drain the potatoes and dry as much as possible with a clean kitchen towel.
    • Preheat your oven to 390°F/200°C. Place your potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and mash each one with a glass. Add the mixture to each potato.
    Potato crushed by a glass, placed on a sheet of parchment paper.
    Smashed potatoes on a sheet of parchment paper and covered with a mixture of melted butter, Zaatar and garlic.
    • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes (until golden brown), then add the cheddar cheese and leave to melt in the oven for 5 minutes.
    Smashed potatoes, after their second baking in the oven.
    Grated cheddar cheese added to smashed potatoes.
    • Add the Greek yogurt, bacon cut into small pieces, Sriracha sauce (or any hot sauce), lime juice and wedges, and chopped chives.
    All added toppings: lime wedges, cilantro, bacon, Greek yoghurt and spicy sauce.

    👩🏻‍🍳Chef's tips

    1. No need to peel your potatoes (get some organic) - the skin is not only tasty and nutritious, but also crispy.
    2. Potatoes must be thoroughly cooked in water before being mashed, otherwise they may fall apart. To check that they're cooked through, stick a knife in them: if it goes in smoothly and they're tender, they're done.
    3. Double cooking is crucial - it's what makes these smashed potatoes so melt-in-the-mouth on the inside and crispy on the outside. So we start by cooking them in water and then in the oven.
    4. For even crispier smashed potatoes, be sure to dry them well before mashing.

    💡Frequently Asked Questions

    What to serve them with?

    Serve these smashed potatoes with a crisp green salad or grilled vegetables.

    What to do if you have leftover garnish?

    Use it to garnish tacos or quesadillas the next day.

    Smashed nacho-style potatoes with lime wedges, fresh cilantro leaves, bacon, Greek yoghurt and spicy sauce.

    ❄️Storage

    • Store - in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat - reheat in the oven at 355°F/180°C for about 10 minutes until hot and crisp.

    If you make these smashed potatoes it would be so nice to leave me a comment and rate the recipe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. You can also tag me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook or Tik Tok, or even send me a photo, I love seeing my little dishes in your homes!

    📖 Recette

    Smashed potatoes façon nachos avec des quartiers de citron vert, des feuilles de coriandre fraîche, du bacon, du yaourt grec et de la sauce épicée.
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    Smashed potatoes Mexican-style nachos

    Who doesn't love Mexican nachos, with their melting cheddar, bacon, spicy sauce and fresh cilantro? And for a change, replace traditional potato chips with smashed potatoes that are as crisp as they are melt-in-your-mouth. Believe me, you won't regret it! An explosion of flavors guaranteed…
    Servings 4 servings
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 pint baby potatoes
    • 2 small garlic cloves
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
    • ½ teaspoon zaatar
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
    • 2 oz bacon cooked
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce or more, according to your tastes
    • 1 lime
    • a few cilantro leaves fresh
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place the potatoes in a pot of boiling water and cook for 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, mix the pressed garlic, freshly grated Parmesan, salt, zaatar and pepper with the melted soft butter.
    • Drain the potatoes and dry as much as possible with a clean kitchen towel.
    • Preheat your oven to 390°F/200°C. Place your potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and mash each one with a glass. Add the mixture to each potato.
    • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes (until golden brown), then add the cheddar cheese and leave to melt in the oven for 5 minutes.
    • Add the Greek yogurt, bacon cut into small pieces, Sriracha sauce (or any hot sauce), lime juice and wedges, and chopped chives.

    Notes

    • Store - in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat - reheat in the oven at 355°F/180°C for about 10 minutes until hot and crisp.
    Author: Marie Compain
    Calories: 324kcal
    Course: Appetizers, Sides
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: delicious, easy

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg

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    About Marie

    Marie Compain est la fondatrice, créatrice de recettes et photographe culinaire de Marie Food Tips. Depuis 2021, Marie partage ses recettes faciles et familiales, toujours gourmandes et bourrées de saveurs, pour la vie quotidienne ou les occasions plus spéciales.

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