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18 July, 2016

Mexican stuffed cheese potatoes | Indian style stuffed potatoes | cheese stuffed potato | baked cheese potato halves |

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About Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes

Ingredients

Methods

How to make Papas Con Queso

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Mexican stuffed cheese potatoes | Indian style stuffed potatoes | cheese stuffed potato | baked cheese potato halves |

Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes, also known as Indian-Style Stuffed Potatoes, are a delicious fusion snack made by filling tender par-boiled potato halves with a creamy, cheesy mixture. The mild flavor of potatoes pairs beautifully with the richness of processed cheese, making every bite soft, hearty, and indulgent. The slight depression created in each potato allows the stuffing to sit perfectly, turning simple potatoes into a flavorful, oven-baked treat.

The stuffing made from scooped potatoes, cheese, green chillies, milk, and salt creates a smooth, spicy, and gently creamy mixture. This filling melts beautifully when baked, giving the potatoes a gooey, comforting interior. The green chillies add a punch of heat that balances the richness of cheese, while milk helps achieve the perfect consistency. Each potato half becomes a compact burst of flavor that is both familiar and exciting.

To enhance the flavor further, each stuffed potato is topped with sweet chilli sauce, adding a sweet-spicy glaze that caramelizes slightly during baking. This gives the potatoes a glossy finish and a zesty contrast that lifts the entire dish. Baking them at a high temperature ensures the edges turn lightly crisp while the stuffing stays soft and melty inside, making them irresistible as a party snack or evening appetizer.

These baked cheese potato halves are ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or when you want a warm, comforting dish with minimal effort. They look appealing, are easy to pick up and eat, and combine the universally loved flavors of cheese, potato, and spice. Served hot, they make a satisfying snack for both kids and adults and can be paired with dips or enjoyed on their own.

From a health perspective, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes are tasty but indulgent rather than healthy. They contain processed cheese, butter, and sweet chilli sauce, which add extra calories, sodium, and saturated fat. While potatoes themselves offer potassium and fiber, the overall recipe leans toward being rich and heavy. Enjoying them occasionally is perfectly fine, but they are best considered a treat rather than an everyday snack—especially for those managing weight, heart health, or diabetes.

Ingredients

for Mexican stuffed cheese potatoes

5 par-boiled potatoes

melted butter for brushing

salt to taste

1/2 cup grated processed cheese

2 tsp finely chopped green chillies

2 tbsp milk

5 tsp sweet chilli sauce

Method

for Mexican stuffed cheese potatoes

Cut each potato vertically into 2 halves.
Scoop the centre of each potato half a little, using a spoon so that a light depression is formed for the stuffing. Keep the scooped potato aside.
Brush a little melted butter on each potato halve and then sprinkle a little salt over them.
Combine the scooped potatoes, cheese, green chillies, milk and salt in a deep bowl and mix well.
Divide this stuffing into 10 equal portions.
Stuff each potato halve with a portion of the prepared stuffing and spread ½ tsp of hot and sweet sauce over it and place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Papas Con Queso, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes recipe with step by step photos

How to make Papas Con Queso

1. To make the Papas Con Queso, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes recipe, Party Recipes, Entertaining Recipes, Wash and prick the large potato with the fork.
2. Place the potatoes in a microwave safe dish, place water in the center in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 8 to 9 minutes. Cool completely.
3. Place the potatoes on a clean, dry surface and cut each potato into 2 halves vertically with the help of a sharp knife.
4. Scoop the centre of each potato half a little, using a spoon so that a light depression is formed for the stuffing. Keep the scooped potato aside.
5. Brush a little melted butter on each potato halve and then sprinkle a little salt to taste over them.
6. Combine the scooped potatoes, 1/2 cup grated processed cheese, 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 2 tbsp milk and salt to taste in a deep bowl and mix well.
7. Divide this stuffing into 10 equal portions.
8. Stuff each potato halve with a portion of the prepared stuffing.
9. spread ½ tsp of hot and sweet chilli sauce over it.
10. Place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
11. Serve Papas Con Queso immediately.
12. Papas Con Queso, Mexican Stuffed Cheese Potatoes recipe, Party Recipes, Entertaining Recipe