Grilled Queso Fundido Potatoes
Papitas con Queso Fundido
Recipe Yield
4 to 6 servings
Cooking time
30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- ½ pound smoked Kielbasa or another cooked sausage
- 1 pound Oaxaca cheese shredded
- ½ cup Mexican crema or to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese or to taste
- ½ cup crisp and browned chopped bacon
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives or to taste
- Ground dried piquín chile or chiltepín chile or red chile flakes
To Prepare
- Preheat the grill to medium or medium high.
- Place the potatoes in the middle of a large piece of aluminum foil. Top with butter, salt, and pepper. Close the aluminum foil and completely seal the edges as if folding an envelope (or twisting the edges of an empanada). Place on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked, soft and a sharp knife can cut through any one piece.
- Place the Kielbasa on the grill turning until lightly browned on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and cut into bite size pieces.
- Remove the potato packet, open carefully. Add the kielbasa pieces and cover entirely with the Oaxaca cheese. Close the packet again, place on the grill and close the lid. Let it cook for 15 to 20 more minutes, until the cheese has completely melted.
- Remove the packet from the grill, open it and dress it with the crema, Cotija, bacon, chives and ground piquín. Bring it to the center of the table and share!
Comments
22comments inGrilled Queso Fundido Potatoes
Kevin Deminatus
Sep 23
Pati recently saw you on PBS and you made what looked like a stuffed peper, and you said you can not get this in a restaurant. What nwas it called and the recipe. Is it in your Treasures of the Mexican Table, which I just purchased
My E-mail is deminatuskevin@hotmail.com
Pati Jinich
Oct 10
Hi Kevin, I think you are talking about my Chile Relleno Rice with Salsa Roja recipe, check it out here https://patijinich.com/chile-relleno-rice-with-salsa-roja/
Sandy Sindlinger
Jan 04
Hi Chef Pati!
I came across your show a little while ago and was blown away by the chili lime baby back ribs and the grilled quest fundito potatoes especially! So glad I watched this episode and will continue to in heaven watching these mouthwatering recipes. I’ve never made Mexican food before!
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
Glad you were inspired by these recipes Sandy!
Mona
Dec 05
Hi Pati! I cannot wait to make these delicious Potatoes! We abylove You and your Show!
Pati Jinich
Jan 02
You are going to love them Mona, enjoy!
Jessica
Nov 21
This recipe is so good we’re making it again – second time this week. My picky 6 year old saw them after they came out of the oven and wanted to try. That’s how good these are. Thank you Pati! 🧡
Pati Jinich
Jan 01
Yay, so happy the little one approved. Un abrazo Jessica!
John
Nov 08
Wonderful recipe Patti! I made if for the guys at the fire house tonight and they loved it. I did add some Poblano peppers I roasted next to the sausage. Yummy!
Pati Jinich
Nov 09
Uy yum!!! Poblanos make everything better, right! Gracias John!
Rosie Jamison
Oct 17
Looking forward to making these delicious looking potatoes. I love your show and your recipes YUM!!
Pati Jinich
Oct 28
Thanks so much Rosie! You are going to love these potatoes, believe me!
Raquel Barker
Oct 09
We are excited to make this today for a family dinner we are hosting. Thank you Pati! Our kids love watching your shows and your boys trying your delicious food.
Pati Jinich
Oct 24
I hope you liked these potatoes as much as me and my kids did Raquel 🙂
Maria Isabel
Sep 21
Se ve delicioso! como todas tus recetas Pati, trataré de hacerlo 😊
Pati Jinich
Oct 11
Te van a encantar Maria Isabel, ya lo veras!
Jacquelyn Rochon
Sep 20
Amazing, delicious, fun! Now a family favorite. Added sliced fresh jalapenos with the sausage. Thank you!
Pati Jinich
Sep 26
Yum! Jalapenos make everything better, right?
Stephanie
Sep 19
Can I do this in the oven
Pati Jinich
Sep 26
Of course, go ahead and enjoy!
Miss Macey
Sep 17
I just watched this episode with the baby back ribs. Both of these recipes ( ribs & potatoes ) looks & sounds ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS !! I’m hoping to try both soon. Thanks Pati. M
Pati Jinich
Sep 26
My pleasure Miss Macey, enjoy!