Southwest Bacon Potato Salad
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Southwest Bacon Potato Salad – This south of the border, simple recipe for bacon potato salad has a taste of cajun to it. The potatoes are chopped not mashed, mixed with the crispy bacon, and a homemade dressing. Left to sit, once combined to allow the potatoes to absorb the dressing and spice, this Southwest potato salad recipe is awesome.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins |
Ingredients to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad
2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Creole style mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely snipped parsley
4 bacon slices, cooked crisp
Directions to make Southwest Bacon Potato Salad
Step 1:
In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan and dice.
Step 2:
Place in a medium bowl and add tomatoes green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently. Set aside.
Step 3:
a small mixing bowl combine vinegar, mustard and cayenne pepper. Add oil in a thin stream, heating constantly. Stir in parsley.
Step 4:
Add dressing and bacon to potatoes and toss gently. Allow potatoes to absorb dressing at least 15 minutes before serving.
Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham
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Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham – This healthy, hearty recipe for crockpot potatoes au gratin, also has some ham added in fir extra flavor and texture. Creamy cheese, aromatic onions, and fresh Thyme are layered with the potatoes in the crockpot, for this extremely easy potatoes au gratin recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham
6 medium potatoes peeled and sliced
1 medium white onion coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups cooked ham cubed
1 cup American cheese shredded
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
Directions to make Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham
Step 1:
In crock pot layer 1/2 of the potatoes, onion, ham and cheese then repeat layers. In small bowl combine soup, milk and thyme then pour over top.
Step 2:
Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours. Reduce to low setting and cook 3 hours more
Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
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Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks – This super quick and easy, roasted potato recipe, is one of the most convenient and versatile there is! We used sweet potatoes, as the have a little more nutritional value, made them quick cooking but slicing into wedges, and oven roasted them. Feel free to spice them up your with your own blend of spices, or create your own version of potatoes au gratin, and sprinkle with some cheese!
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
1 medium-large sweet potato
1 T. olive oil
salt
freshly ground pepper
Directions to make Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
Step 1:
Heat oven to 425°F. Cut the potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 7 long, thin wedges. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and toss them with the oil and salt and pepper to taste, so all sides are coated.
Step 2:
Bake 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and bake another until tender, another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Baked Potato Chips
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Baked Potato Chips – These supreme baked potato chips are absolutely amazing! Oven baked, instead of being fried, they are generously brushed with butter, before being oven baked, making them as crispy and crunchy can be. For an added bonus, try flavoring you butter with herbs or spices!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Baked Potato Chips
3 1/2 lb Red Boiling Potatoes OR white boiling potaotes, Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices
6 tb Butter, melted (3/4 stick)
Salt and freshly ground Pepper
Directions to make Baked Potato Chips
Step 1:Position racks in upper and lower third of oven and preheat to 500F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Step 2:Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Brush generously with butter.
Step 3:Bake 7 minutes. Switch pan positions and continue baking until potatoes are crisp and browned around edges, about 7 to 9 minutes.
Step 4:Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.
Flavored French Fries
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Flavored French Fries – This incredibly easy potato recipe, is universally, kids favorite way to eat them. Deep fried to a crisp, golden brown, they are a fabulous family treat, as kids enjoy making them with you, as much as they enjoy eating them. A great way to spend time together!
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