FationateFoodBelly • Easy Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 garlic breads
• 2 cups mashed potatoes (Idahoan recommended)
• Fresh thyme, for garnish

For the filling:

• 1 lb ground pork or beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tsp fine sea salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the Idahoan mashed potatoes with 1 cup of water. Stir well until fully rehydrated and smooth. Set aside to cool.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté until softened. Add the ground pork or beef and cook until browned. Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and tomato paste. Cook for another 5–7 minutes, until fragrant and well combined. Let cool slightly.
3. Toast the garlic bread according to the package instructions.
4. Cut a pocket or hollow out the center of each garlic bread.
5. Fill with the Picadillo mixture, then top with mashed potatoes. Use a fork to create decorative lines, and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
6. Bake at 400°F for 8 minutes, then serve warm and enjoy.