Southwest Bacon Potato Salad
June 27, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, Lunch, Main Course, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Supper
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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
In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan and dice.
Place in a medium bowl and add tomatoes green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently. Set aside.
a small mixing bowl combine vinegar, mustard and cayenne pepper. Add oil in a thin stream, heating constantly. Stir in parsley.
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
June 20, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, Main Course, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Side Dish, Snack, Supper
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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
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.
Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours. Reduce to low setting and cook 3 hours more
Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
June 14, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, Lunch, Main Course, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Side Dish, Snack, Supper
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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
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.
Bake 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and bake another until tender, another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
4 Easy Steps to Creamy Mashed Potatoes
May 6, 2010 by Camp Cook
Filed under Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Side Dish
Follow 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.
Winter Sweet Potato Soup
January 6, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, Lunch, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Soup, Supper
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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 |
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
Baked Potato Chips
December 30, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, Lunch, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Side Dish, Snack, Supper
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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
Very Vegetable Clam Chowder
October 27, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, Lunch, Main Course, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Soup, Supper
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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 |
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
Irish Style Potatoes
September 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Side Dish, Supper
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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 |
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
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
July 27, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Easy, Easy Potato Recipe, New Potato Recipe, Potato, Side Dish
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Easy Scalloped Potatoes -This creamy, baked potato recipe has the rustic addition of cheddar cheese. This simple recipe uses only yukon potatoes, aromatic, crunchy onions and convenient canned cream soup. Slicing, dicing, and layering is all there is to the prep, and then pop it in the oven to slowly bake until the potatoes are firm-tender and the succulent cheese is ooey-gooey. This quick and easy scalloped potato recipe is great for beginners.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Easy Scalloped Potatoes
10 c Thinly sliced Yukon potatoes
1 cn Cream of mushroom soup,10-1/2 ounce can
1/4 c Finely chopped onion
1 c Milk
1 Stick butter or margarine, melted
2 c Grated cheddar cheese
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
Directions to make Easy Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese Sauce
July 16, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Boiled, Buffet, Easy Potato Recipe, Main Course, New Potato Recipe, Side Dish, Supper
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Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese Sauce - If you love your scalloped potatoes, quick, easy and cheesy, then this is the recipe you have been looking for! Freash, garden potatoes and a creamy cheese sauce baked together, for a simple satisfying comfort food. Great for potlucks, as every one loves healthy potatoes.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese Sauce
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt, optional
2 pounds potatoes, 5 cups, pared and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced onion
5 medium carrots, 2 cups, pared, diagonally sliced
CHEESE SAUCE:
3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne 1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
