Colombian Potatoes with Tomato-Cheese
Sauce (Papas Chorreadas)

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 large potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 scallion, green and white parts, finely chopped
• 1 cup chopped, peeled tomato
• Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Monterey jack, Muenster or othermild white cheese
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are cooked through.
2. Drain, peel and keep warm.
3. Heat the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat, and cook the onion and garlic until soft but not brown.
4. Add the scallion, tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the cream and cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
6. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Serves 4 to 6.