Name: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried ancho chiles,* stemmed, halved, seeded; 3 pounds baby red potatoes (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup grated dry Jack cheese or 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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These will add a southwestern-style kick to your Thanksgiving menu.

Ingredient Know-How:

Dry Jack is Monterey Jack-style cheese that's been aged seven to ten months; it's full-flavored, firm, and perfect for grating. Dry Jack can be found at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

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