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One Potato, Two Potato, and More
Recipes for your favorite comfort food
Look at all the things you can do with potatoes, perfect for winter warmups.
Bacon-Striped Potatoes
Vegetables Recipes
Yield: 12 potatoes; recipe may be halved.
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 12 medium potatoes, as close to uniformly oval as possible
- 16 slices bacon, each cut in 3 pieces
- 16 big fresh sage leaves, each cut in 3 pieces
- 3 big onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. With some of the oil, lightly grease a shallow ovenproof dish, big enough to accommodate the potatoes in a single layer. Peel the potatoes, wash them, and dry them. They all should be the same size, approximately 3-1/2x2 inches. Shape them to this size, if necessary.
Slice each potato 4 times, widthwise. Between each slice, put a piece each of bacon and sage. Spread onion slices in the bottom of the pan. On top put the potatoes, one next to the other, tightly together so they won't fall apart. Pour half of the warm bouillon over all. Grease top of potatoes with some oil and sprinkle pepper over them. Salt may be used, but sparingly, since the bacon is already salty. Bake 50 to 75 minutes. If bouillon evaporates, add some more. When the potatoes are done, they are tender inside, crusty on the outside, and no bouillon is left in the pan.
Let rest for 3 to 4 minutes before serving along with the onions.
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Easy Cheese-Potato Casserole
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Yield: 12 to 15 servings
This quick and easy-to-prepare potato dish is the perfect choice for the buffet table. It can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Meat-and-potatoes lovers will enjoy it as a side dish, while vegetarians might find themselves happy with this as the main course.
- 1 bag (2 pounds) frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 1/3 cup finely diced celery
- 1 can (10-1/3 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 carton (16 ounces) sour cream
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1-1/2 cups crushed potato chips or cornflake crumbs
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole or 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish.
Thaw the potatoes just enough to break them apart. Combine in a large bowl with the onion, celery, soup, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, melted butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Spoon into the baking dish. Top with the crumbs. Bake for 1 hour. Serve hot.
Reviews by Readers
Have made this several times - accepted very well. Easy to prepare, stays hot on buffet table, and very tasteful. Have added grated carrot or diced red pepper for color at times. It's a "keeper" – Reviewed by Katherine O\'Connell
I accidentally made the cheesy potatoes with southwestern style southern hash browns. They had that spicy flavor of the southwest, but was still creamy and cheesy! The whole family loved it, including my 18-month-old son! – Reviewed by Ann Chupp
I have made this twice for my family and for a brunch. It was great both times. – Anonymous Review
I served it at a brunch and my Southern friends seemed to like it the most... – Reviewed by Patti Tipton
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Potato Souffle
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Yield: Makes 4 servings.
- 8 medium potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 eggs, separated
- salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- bread crumbs
Boil potatoes. Peel and puree or mash while hot. Cool completely. Cream butter until light, then work in egg yolks, salt, onion, and parsley. Mix into mashed potatoes, beating until well blended. Beat egg whites until stiff, then gently fold into potato mixture. Grease souffle dish and sprinkle bread crumbs on bottom and sides. Pour in the potato mixture and bake at 375 degrees F for about 45 minutes, or until nicely browned and risen.
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Potato Gratin in Minutes
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Yield: Makes 4 servings.
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Preheat broiler and grease four 4-ounce ramekins. Boil milk and stir in seasonings and butter. Add potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Place ramekins onto a baking sheet, spoon potato mixture evenly among ramekins, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and heat under broiler for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Golden Potato Bake
Meatless Recipes | Potatoes Recipes
Yield: Serves 8.
Goes very well with ham.
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 orange, rind and juice
- 6 eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup light cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Peel the potatoes and cook until tender in boiling, salted water. Put through a ricer or mash. Cool.
Beat the eggs and add to them the orange juice and rind. Melt the butter, and blend with the cream and sugar; then add salt and baking powder. Fold everything together with the cooled potatoes and mix thoroughly. Put in a buttered oven dish. Bake for 1 hour in a 350 degree oven.
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Reader Comments
Comment from MJ Gonzalez on March 1, 2008
Love the idea of a variety of potato recipes together. I printed every single one and I know my family will love it. They are simple and easy. I love to read and try new recipes. Your site help me to get regional ones. Thank you.
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