Confetti Mashed Potatoes

Name: Confetti Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium red potatoes, cubed; 3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These mashed potatoes make a beautiful side dish for any meal. Onion, peppers and cheese add color and flavor to the potatoes. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Ingredients

6 medium red potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add peppers and onion; cook 5 minutes longer or until potatoes and vegetables are tender. Drain; mash potato mixture with the cheese, butter, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 287 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

These mashed potatoes make a beautiful side dish for any meal. Onion, peppers and cheese add color and flavor to the potatoes. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

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