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Parmesan Potato Patties

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Last night we were deciding what to make for dinner and we decided on some chicken, asparagus, and mashed potatoes.  My eight year old wanted to be in charge of the mashed potatoes because she had a special idea.  Usually we add some special ingredients like we do for our thanksgiving mashed potatoes.  I asked her what she had in mind and Parmesan Potato Patties is what she came up with.  They were very tasty and just a little different from having regular mashed potatoes.

Parmesan Potato Patties

Ingredients:

3 Large Russet Potatoes(peeled and diced)

3/4 cup Half n Half

1/2 Stick of Butter

3/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

First, boil the potatoes until they are fork tender.  Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and add the butter,half n half, salt, and pepper.  Mix together over medium speed for 1-2 minutes(until smooth).  Next, cover the potatoes and place in the refrigerator to cool. Cool for approximately 30 minutes.  The potatoes need to be slightly cooled so they are easier to form into patties and so the Parmesan cheese does not melt right away. Once the potatoes are cooled, slowly mix in 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.  Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, place 6-8  3″ potato patties on a cookie sheet(just empty the half cup scoop and press down slightly to make approximately a 3″ circle of mashed potatoes).  Now, sprinkle the remainder of the cheese evenly over the potato patties.

Put them under the broiler on low for 6-7 minutes or until the cheese is browned and the potato patties are hot.

 

Twitt

Mashed Potatoes

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Don’t forget while you are cooking your Christmas dinner to use the Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes recipe from last month.  This is an easy way to improve on traditional mashed potatoes and is sure to impress your guests.  My family loves these and I will be making them this weekend. You can also add shredded cheddar cheese on top and heat until melted.

Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

*6 Large Russet Potatoes(peeled and diced)

3/4 cup Half n Half

1/2 Stick of Butter

6 Slices of Thick Cut Bacon

3/4 Cup of Cheddar Cheese

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

First, boil the potatoes until they are fork tender.  Cook the bacon over medium high heat until done and set aside.  Reserve the bacon grease.  Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and add the butter, bacon grease, half n half, salt, and pepper.  Mix together over medium speed for 1-2 minutes(depending on how smooth you like your mashed potatoes).  Next chop your bacon and stir into potatoes along with the cheddar cheese.

This recipe will make 6-8 servings.

*Sometimes I make this recipe using red potatoes.  If you use red potatoes you can leave the skins on, just dice them and boil with the skins on.

 

Twitt

Baked Potato Soup and Homemade Crutons

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As it gets colder outside, we tend to eat more and more soups and hot crock-pot dinners.  Something we can throw together and let it cook all afternoon.  One of my favorites to make with left over mashed potatoes is baked potato soup with homemade crutons.  If you have left over mashed potatoes this is an extremly easy soup to make, if not, you can make it using my Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes Recipe.  

Baked Potatoes Soup

Ingredients:

4 Cups Mashed Potatoes

1/2 Cup Sour Cream

2 Cups 2% Milk (I have used Skim Milk too)

2 Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Pepper

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

1 Cup Shredded Cheese

1/2 Cup Chopped Bacon

First, mix the mashed potatoes and sour cream in a large sauce pan or crock-pot on low heat.  Next, slowly stir in the milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.   Cook until heated thoroughly, and top with shredded cheese and chopped bacon.  For an extra touch you can add some homemade crutons(see below).  This is a tasty soup that is great for those left over mashed potatoes.

Homemade croutons are easy to make and go well with lots of soups and salads.  My husband loves these croutons for just about any dish, in fact he will try to eat them all before it is time for dinner.

Homemade Crutons

Ingredients:

1 Loaf of French Bread Sliced

Butter of Margarine (enough to butter all the slices of bread on one side)

3 Tsp Garlic Powder

1 Tsp Salt

First, butter all your slices of bread on one side. Then, cut all your bread into cubes.  There is not really an easy way to do this. I usually stack to or three slices and cut each stack.  Next lay all the cubed bread on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt.  Put the cookie sheet under the broiler in the oven for about 3 minutes or until the edges start to crisp.

 

 

 

Twitt

Holiday Mashed Potatoes

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With Easter tomorrow here is a great mashed potato recipe that will make your mouth water. I have to admit that my favorite holiday dish is mashed potatoes.  I make these mashed potatoes once or twice a year and they are always a crowd pleaser.

Holiday Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

*6 Large Russet Potatoes(peeled and diced)

3/4 cup Half n Half

1/2 Stick of Butter

6 Slices of Thick Cut Bacon

3/4 Cup of Cheddar Cheese

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

First, boil the potatoes until they are fork tender.  Cook the bacon over medium high heat until done and set aside.  Reserve the bacon grease.  Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and add the butter, bacon grease, half n half, salt, and pepper.  Mix together over medium speed for 1-2 minutes(depending on how smooth you like your mashed potatoes).  Next chop your bacon and stir into potatoes along with the cheddar cheese.

This recipe will make 6-8 servings.

*Sometimes I make this recipe using red potatoes.  If you use red potatoes you can leave the skins on, just dice them and boil with the skins on.

Twitt