Western Potatoes

lowpolyjoe · February 15, 2015, 07:14:59 AM

There's a fast food chain near me that makes some delicious and fairly healthy stuff. I'm starting a campaign to recreate some of their food at home. One of their best side dishes is Western Potatoes, which is something I had never even heard of until I had it there. I found this recipe online:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/western-potatoes

I quickly read the ingredients and went to the store. I didn't realize I was supposed to buy a can of chilies - I thought it just said 'chopped chilies'. I ended up buying a bunch of fresh jalapeños - I used 2 large ones for this cook along with 1 mediums sized red pepper. I also used some healthier butter and low fat cheese to try to keep it healthy.

Results were very good, but spicier than intended. I didn't mind, but my wife was not happy because they smelled really good but she couldn't eat em because of the spices. Next time i'll tone down the peppers and hot sauce. But overall I'm glad I gave it a shot. Would love to hear alternate recipes

pabst79 · February 15, 2015, 09:11:54 AM

Looks good, it would be even better if it would appear in my kitchen! :D

POSTON WIDEHEAD · February 15, 2015, 10:56:26 AM

I can't eat that spice food either Joe. Its rough on the 4 chambers of my belly.

drobertson · February 15, 2015, 12:18:33 PM

That looks like a great dish, one that would warm the soul ;D going to give that one a go, thanks for sharing,,

sawguy21 · February 15, 2015, 12:26:11 PM

I bet those are good, I like spicy food. My wife will eat some spice but not at the level I like. She got carried way making chili last week, I am eating it alone. ;D

Jeff · February 15, 2015, 03:47:33 PM

I'm trying this one too!

SwampDonkey · February 15, 2015, 03:56:51 PM

Mmmm, potatoes, peppers and butter, what the heck is any better? 8)

Texas Ranger · February 15, 2015, 04:08:25 PM

A rare steak alongside. 8)

rooster 58 · February 16, 2015, 04:00:48 PM

Ditto on the steak. Medium rare please ;)

Weekend_Sawyer · February 16, 2015, 04:34:32 PM

Sounds really good, doesn't sound like diet food tho ;D

lowpolyjoe · February 17, 2015, 07:19:08 AM

Quote from: Weekend_Sawyer on February 16, 2015, 04:34:32 PM
Sounds really good, doesn't sound like diet food tho ;D

Yeah - I guess it's not a low calorie food :D. I'm aiming for high protein + healthy carbohydrates with low sugar sort of diet.

This side dish is delicious when reheated. I made some turkey meatballs and grilled chicken, chopped them up and threw them in a wrap with a little low fat mozzarella cheese. Pretty good stuff 8)