Poblano and chipotle potatoes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsRed potatoes -- cut in
Quarters
1Whole chipotle pepper --
Split
2quartsMilk
2teaspoonsSalt
2quartsMilk
1largePablano Chille
6tablespoonsUnsalted butter

Directions

1)_ split chipolte perre and remove seeds. 2)_ in large saucepan cover "pots" and chipotle with the milk and add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

3)_ Dran reserving 1-½ cups of the milk finely chop the chipolte pepper.

4)_ While potaoes are boiling roast pablano over gas flame till black outside. then place in a paper bag to steam for 5 minutes. peel, discard stem, ribs and seeds. and dice to ⅓ inch pieces.

5)_ Using a hand masher or electric mixer on _LOW_ speed mash the pots gradually adding the reserved milk and the butter. when it is to the desired consitancy add the peppers and serv immediately.

Recipe By : Food & Wine Magazine Feb. 1995 File