Papas a la Huancaina

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Potatoes in a spicy cheese sauce. A classic Peruvian recipe.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 37 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr7 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Papas a la Huancaina

Ingredients

8 Yukon Gold potatoes

1 teaspoon olive oil

4 yellow chile peppers

2 garlic cloves

14 ounces queso blanco (fresh white cheese)

½ cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

or more as needed

4 leaves lettuce

or more to taste

2 hard-boiled eggs

halved

6 large black olives

halved

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender when pierced with a fork 30 to 45 minutes. Drain and let cool about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add yellow chile peppers and garlic cloves; cook and stir until lightly golden about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer chile peppers and garlic cloves to a blender. Add queso blanco and vegetable oil; blend until smooth. Thin with heavy cream until a creamy consistency is reached.

Step 4

Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter. Cut potatoes in half and place on top. Pour sauce over potatoes. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and black olives.

Nutritional Information

Papas a la Huancaina

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 407.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.4g 25%

Carbohydrates: 42.8g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 5.2g 21%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 21.6g 33%

Saturated Fat: 6.1g 31%

Cholesterol: 74mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 653.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 46%

Vitamin C: 96.9mg 162%

Folate: 52.8mcg 13%

Calcium: 183.6mg 18%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 64.3mg 23%

Potassium: 1065.2mg 30%

Sodium: 124.9mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 194.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.