Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham

potato 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
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Potato, Cheese, Ham
Difficulty Level: 1

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

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Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks

ez_pot1 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
Cook Time: 18-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

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.

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How to Grill Potatoes

May 17, 2010 by Camp Cook  
Filed under Barbeque, Grilled, Potato, Tips and Tricks

grilled potatoesOne of the tastiest and easiest ways to prepare potatoes for summer is on the grill. Unfortunately, few people know how to grill potatoes. Here is a great way how to grill potatoes to compliment any meal:

  • Slice a combination of red bliss and baking potatoes into both thin and thicker pieces. Feel free to leave the skins on the potatoes - it will give them more flavor.
  • Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil with 2-3 ice cubes or 2 pats of butter (plus seasonings to taste)
  • Place on grill for 3-5 minutes and then flip. Cook the other side for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Check to see if your potatoes have reached your desired firmness ( for crispy potatoes, let them cook longer)
  • Remove from heat and serve

A simple how to grill potatoes recipe that nearly everyone will love!

4 Easy Steps to Creamy Mashed Potatoes

creamy mashed potatoesFollow these easy steps to make those creamy mashed potatoesyou remember as a child. This recipe calls for a large amount of potatoes, adjust accordingly for your next gathering.

1. Peel a 5 pound bag of potatoes (cut pieces of 1 ½ inches).

2. Put the pieces in a saucepan and boil for about 15 minutes (use a fork to test for desired tenderness).

3. Drain the potatoes, place in a mixing bowl and add one a nd a half sticks of lightly softened butter and mix until there are no lumps.

4. Mix one and a  half cups of Half & Half cream, warmed. (Mix until you see a creamy texture). Add salt and pepper to taste.

Your done, serve and enjoy. This should feed up to 10 adults.

How Long Does It Take To Grill Baked Potatoes?

April 21, 2010 by Camp Cook  
Filed under Potato, Tips and Tricks

How Long Does It Take To Grill Baked PotatoesDid you know that you can grill a large baking potato? Well, you can! That may leave you with this question: how long does it take to grill baked potatoes? Depending on the type of grill you use and how hot it gets, you will need to cook your wrapped (in aluminum foil) on the grill for 40-60 minutes for a perfect potato treat. Do not place the potato in direct heat. Place it around the edges.

Winter Sweet Potato Soup

swtpt Winter Sweet Potato Soup - This warming, winter sweet potato soup recipe also includes a little fruit and spice, and everything nice! Butternut squash and apples provide the heat, while cayenne and Chinese spice add the spice. Completely vegetarian, this country style, potato soup is excellent.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Winter Sweet Potato Soup

2 c Butternut squash
2 c Sweet potato, peeled & diced
3 md Apples, peeled & chopped
1 md Onion, chopped
2 c Water
1/2 ts Sea salt
1/2 ts Chinese 5 spice
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper

Directions to make Winter Sweet Potato Soup

Step 1:Bring the vegetables, apples and water to a boil in a saucepan on high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
Step 2:Add the seasonings and use a blender to process the mixture.
Step 3:Heat in the saucepan again on low heat until hot.

Baked Potato Chips

pto 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
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

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.

Very Vegetable Clam Chowder

potato Very Vegetable Clam Chowder - This well-rounded, robust, vegetable clam chowder, also has the hearty addition of two meats, bacon and sausage. Colorful, fresh veggies, like celery, onion, tomato, and potato add a whole lot of chunky goodness to this one pot meal, that is good for you and quick.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Clams, Meat, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Very Vegetable Clam Chowder

1/4 pound thick cut bacon
1/2 large onion
1 stalk celery
1/2 green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/4 pound chorizo sausage
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup white wine
1 large Idaho potato
2 cups clam juice
1 can (10 oz size) whole clams in juices
1 can (24 oz size) diced tomatoes
1 cup fish orchicken stock

Directions to make Very Vegetable Clam Chowder

Step 1:Preheat soup pot over medium high heat. Cut bacon cross wise into 1/2-inch pieces. Add bacon to hot pot and sauté for about 5 minutes to render fat.
Step 2:Meanwhile, dice onion, celery, and green pepper. Mince garlic. Remove bacon from pot and set aside for later. Add onion, celery and pepper to bacon fat. Reduce heat to medium and sweat onions and celery for about five minutes until softened. Add garlic and chorizo and sweat for another 2 minutes. Add flour and sauté for 1 minute. Add white wine and bring to a boil and reduce by half.
Step 3:Peel potato and dice into 1/2-inch cubes. Add clams with their juices, clam juice, tomatoes with their juices and stock. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and boil for about 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Bring soup to a simmer. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve garnish with reserved bacon pieces.

Irish Style Potatoes

potato1 Irish Style Potatoes - This authentic, creamy, Irish mashed potato recipe is very creamy. Crunchy, flavorful cabbage and sweet spring onion are mashed into the boiled potatoes, for a one of a kind vegetarian side dish. A luscious, extraordinary step up from plain mashed potatoes, and, a quick and easy recipe.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Potatoes, Cabbage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Irish Style Potatoes

4 md Peeled potatoes
60 g Butter
170 ml Warm milk
40 g Chopped spring onions
300 g Shredded cabbage
Ground pepper
1 tb Parsley (chopped)

Directions to make Irish Style Potatoes

Step 1:Melted butter. Quarter potatoes & boil for 15 mins until tender. Place potatoes in a bowl and mash
Step 2:Boil cabbage for 10 minutes, drain well. Melt butter in a large pan. Add cabbage and spring onion and cook for 60 seconds. Add cabbage mixture to bowl of mash and add milk gradually until a creamy consistency has been achieved.
Step 3:Season with the ground black pepper and serve. May be garnished with chopped parsley .