Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

These are soooo good! Do not be afraid of the jalapeno, they do not end up at all spicy. (in fact, I often add more then one!) You will never go back to boring mashed potatoes again! I got this recipe from allrecipes, and was shocked that it has not been posted here.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb  red potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1  lb yukon gold potato, cut into chunks
• 1  fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 12  ounces  baby carrots
• 6  whole garlic cloves
• 1 (16 ounce) package  frozen white corn, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Place potatoes, carrots, jalapeno pepper and garlic cloves in a large pot. Cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 15 to 20 mins or until potatoes are tender. Drain water from pot.
2. Stir in butter. Mash this mixture using a potatoe masher until the butter is melted, and the potaotoes have reached the desired consisistency.
3. Mix in cheese, corn, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve hot, and ENJOY!