Cambray Potatoes Enchiladas

Cambray Potatoes Enchiladas is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving.

Prep: 12 min | Cook: 41 min | Total: 1 hr 3 min

Cost: $5.20 total, $1.30 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Cambray Potatoes (small potatoes, washed)
  • 1 tablespoon Salt (for boiling water and seasoning)
  • 4 pieces Dried Chile de Árbol (whole, stems removed)
  • 6 pieces Dried Chile Morita (whole, stems removed; optional: remove seeds for less heat)
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (peeled and roughly chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Broth Powder (or use a pinch of salt)
  • 1/4 cup Water (for blending the sauce)

Instructions

  1. Wash Potatoes

    Rinse the Cambray potatoes under cold water, scrub any dirt, and set aside.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Boil Potatoes

    Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tbsp salt, bring to a boil, then add the potatoes. Cook for about 20 minutes until they are very tender.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Prepare Chilies

    Rinse the dried árbol and morita chilies, discard stems, and place them in a separate pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes until softened.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: 100°C

  4. Blend Sauce

    Drain the softened chilies and transfer them to the blender. Add lime juice, olive oil, chopped garlic, chicken broth powder, and 1/4 cup water. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Cook Sauce

    Pour the blended sauce into a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Medium

  6. Combine Potatoes and Sauce

    Drain the boiled potatoes and add them directly into the saucepan with the sauce. Toss gently and let simmer for 10‑12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the potatoes.

    Time: PT11M

    Temperature: Medium

  7. Serve

    Transfer the enchilada potatoes to a serving bowl. Serve warm as a snack or side dish.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Allergens: None

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Cambray Potatoes Enchiladas

Spicy, smoky Cambray potatoes tossed in a quick chile morita and árbol sauce. Perfect as a Mexican botana (snack) for parties or a tasty side dish.

EasyMexicanServes 4

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Source Video
12m
Prep
41m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.20
Total cost
$1.30
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Check potato tenderness with a knife before draining.
  • Ensure chilies are fully softened before blending to avoid a gritty sauce.
  • Blend the sauce until completely smooth for proper coating.
  • Allow the sauce to thicken before removing from heat; it should cling to the potatoes.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle boiling water with care to avoid burns.
  • Wear gloves or wash hands after handling dried chilies to prevent skin irritation.

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