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Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 10, 2010
Bake-Off® Contest 39, 2000
Silvana Rayson
Matthews, North Carolina
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Add Tex-Mex flavors to your meal with this cheesy potato side dish that's ready in 40 minutes.

Tex-Mex Mash

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Hungry Jack® Mashed Potato Flakes
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 3 oz. (3/4 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch glass pie pan. Prepare potatoes as directed on package using water, milk, 3 tablespoons of the butter and salt.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onions and cilantro; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Add vegetable mixture to potatoes. Stir in egg and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spoon into greased pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are thoroughly heated and edges begin to look dry.

Nutrition

370 Calories
21g Total Fat
12g Protein
33g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
610mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
4g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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