**Potatoes: A Versatile Culinary Delight Explored Through a Trio of Enticing Recipes**
In the culinary realm, potatoes reign supreme as a versatile and beloved ingredient, transcending cultures and cuisines with their humble yet transformative presence. From hearty roasts to creamy mashes and crispy fries, potatoes offer a blank canvas for culinary creativity, adapting seamlessly to various cooking techniques and flavor profiles. This article presents a tantalizing trio of potato recipes that showcase the endless possibilities this root vegetable holds. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the realm of potato-based delights, exploring a Classic Roast Potato recipe that delivers crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors, a rich and comforting Mashed Potato recipe infused with garlic and herbs, and a delectable Potato Gratin recipe that combines tender potatoes with a creamy, cheesy sauce. Prepare to elevate your potato cooking skills and indulge in a world of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.
EASY LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE
Great and easy potato casserole packed with bacon, Cheddar, and green onions.
Provided by Gemini26
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot.
- Meanwhile, arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
- Combine 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper in the pot with potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until creamy. Spread potato mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes; sprinkle with bacon, green onions, and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 42.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 541.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
EASY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE
Great for preparing beforehand and then an easy 35-minute bake when company comes over.
Provided by Dawnsigkap
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes; reserve water for mashing, if necessary. Add sour cream, cream cheese, onion salt, garlic powder, and pepper; beat until creamy. Pour into the prepared dish. Cover with Cheddar cheese, parsley, and paprika.
- Bake, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 315.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
UNBELIEVABLY EASY POTATO SOUP
Don't let the sparse ingredient list fool you. This is a recipe that's so easy to make yet so delicious that everyone inhales it. My mother was raised on this soup and she served it often to us. My grown daughters now demand it when they are home. To this day, entering the house on a cold day and smelling this soup is the most comforting, delicious aroma imaginable. It's also non-fat if you use skim milk. (But I like half-and-half, myself!)
Provided by Vina7737
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel and cube potatoes.
- Put in a saucepan along with the onions and celery.
- Add water, but don't quite cover the vegetables.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are very tender.
- Using a potato masher, coarsely crush the potatoes, but don't mash them--you want chunks left.
- Add enough milk or cream to thin to desired thickness and add salt& pepper to taste.
- (It will take a lot of salt!).
EASY LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
Hearty, warming, and absolutely delicious! Add cornstarch to thicken the soup if it is too thin. Serve with buttered bread.
Provided by tellytubby
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add stock, potatoes, leeks, parsley, bouquet garni, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat; discard bouquet garni. Puree soup in the pot using a hand blender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 653.9 mg, Sugar 7 g
EASY POTATO PANCAKES
You can make these classic latkes a couple of hours in advance and reheat them when the guests arrive. Serve with sour cream and applesauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coarsely grate potatoes and onion into a colander in the sink. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then transfer vegetables to a large bowl; mix in egg, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Working in batches, drop 1/4-cup mounds of potato mixture into the skillet; press lightly with a spatula to flatten. Cook pancakes until golden, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with sour cream and applesauce, as desired.
EASY HOMEMADE POTATO GNOCCHI RECIPE BY TASTY
Homemade gnocchi sounds tricky, but the actual process is pretty easy - and well worth the effort. After boiling, peeling, and mashing some potatoes, you'll whisk them with an egg to make the "dough". Then comes the fun, soothing part: put on your favorite playlist or podcast while you knead, cut, and add little indentations to every piece. Once they're done, you simply boil them for 30 seconds and fry up in a decadent butter-sage sauce (or a sauce of your choosing.) Restaurant-level gnocchi accomplished!
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the potatoes to a large pot of cool salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce a potato. Drain the potatoes and set aside until cool enough to handle but still warm.
- Using a peeler or your fingers, remove the skin from the potatoes. In a medium bowl, mash the potatoes until all lumps are gone. Add the salt and pepper and mix well. Make a well in the center of the potatoes and crack an egg into it. Whisk the eggs briefly. Then, using your hands, gently mix it into the potatoes until evenly distributed.
- Put 1 cups of flour onto a clean surface and turn out the potato dough onto it, keeping the remaining ½ cup close by in case you need it. Working quickly and carefully, knead the dough, only incorporating as much flour as you need along the way until the dough loses stickiness and becomes more solid. Slice the dough into 4 parts. Roll out 1 part into a long rope, about 1 inch wide, cutting in half and working with 1 half at a time if the rope is becoming too long. Slice the rope into ½-inch squares and set aside on a lightly floured surface. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- If desired, place a fork on your work surface and slide each gnocchi square from the base of the fork prongs to the top so they make a decorative shape.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi in batches, stirring gently once or twice to ensure they are not sticking. Boil until they float to the surface; after another 15-30 seconds in the water, remove.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the sage. Add the gnocchi and toss until lightly golden.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 880 calories, Carbohydrate 163 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams
EASY POTATO PANCAKES
My family loves these as a side dish or for Sunday brunch. Delicious topped with sour cream and green onions or applesauce.
Provided by HIGHROAD
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato batter into the skillet and flatten cakes slightly with a spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 47.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
EASY-PEASY POTATO CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, medium yellow onion, garlic, curry powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin powder, allspice, fresh ginger, black pepper, potato, chickpeas, vegetable broth, lemon juice, diced tomato, coconut milk, rice, naan bread, fresh cilantro
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and saute for about 3 minutes, until translucent.
- Add the garlic and saute for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, allspice, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the potatoes and mix well until well-coated in spices.
- Add the chickpeas and stir to incorporate.
- Add the broth, lemon juice, and tomatoes and stir, then pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve with cooked rice and naan and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 894 calories, Carbohydrate 104 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 17 grams
EASY POTATO PANCAKES
Using frozen hash browns makes these potato pancakes a snap to fix. They're a tasty companion to eggs for brunch. -Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 pancakes.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the hash browns in a strainer; rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly; transfer to a large bowl. Add the flour, eggs, butter, water and salt; mix well. , Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into oil; fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
VERY EASY POTATO BACON SOUP
Very easy and quick to make potato soup that won't disappoint! For a thicker broth, add potato flakes. For a more creamy broth, add more butter.
Provided by Michelle Anne
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water, dill weed, salt, and pepper to onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is almost all evaporated, at least 30 minutes.
- Stir milk and bacon bits into potato mixture; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir parsley into soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1101.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g
RIDICULOUSLY EASY OVEN POTATO WEDGES
I was scrambling to make something to go with an "interestingly" spiced roast that my mum made, and came up with this combination of spices for potatoes You don't really need to cut the potatoes into wedges or any particlar shape, I never do. just make sure the lumps are around the same size
Provided by KatKatia
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Dice, cube or chop the peeled potatoes into whatever shape you feel like making them.
- Rinse then thoroughly in cold water, drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add oil and toss the potatoes around so they are evenly coated.
- Add all of the spices and the cheese and toss so they are evenly coated.
- Place on a baking pan in one layer (preferably lined) and bake for around 30-40 minutes, depending on person preference of potato texture.
- Suggestions! It's really really handy to line the pan before you bake them, or else you will have a sticky baked on mess on your pans that takes an awful lot of elbow grease to get rid of. You could add lemon juice to the potatoes to give them an extra fresh taste.
EASY SLOW COOKER CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH HAM
This rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine hash browns, ham, onion, celery, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low heat until celery is soft, 4 to 5 hours.
- Mix in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with chopped green onions as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 1846.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
EASY SWEET POTATO PIE
This is my family's favorite around the holidays. The rum and butter give the pie a rich flavor.
Provided by IRENED
Categories Desserts Pies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Into food processor, put sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, rum, eggs and butter or margarine. Blend until smooth. Pour into pie shell.
- Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for about 50 minutes more, or until the filling is firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 380.4 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
CANDIE'S EASY POTATO AND ONION DISH
If you love sweet onions with buttery potatoes, this dish is for you! Every time someone asks for the recipe they are pleased to hear how simple it is!
Provided by CANDIEANNE
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Potato Casserole
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, mix the potatoes, onions, butter, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake covered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 163.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
EASY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD
You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh vegetables.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salad in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY SWEET POTATO PIE
"I've been preparing this glazed pecan-topped pie for so long that I can't recall when I came across the combination of ingredients my family liked best," relates Anita Ammerman of Albemarle, North Carolina. "It always draws lots of compliments."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, milk, egg and vanilla. Stir in the sweet potatoes. Pour into pastry shell. For glaze, combine the sugar, flour, butter and milk; drizzle over sweet potato mixture. Garnish with pecans. Cover edges or pastry loosely with foil. , Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
This is from the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook with just minimal changes. I live for potatoes and this is SERIOUS winter comfort food. I inhale this recipe so it probably would make more servings than 4 if someone else were serving it.
Provided by Twiggyann
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine chicken broth, onion, potatoes and dill weed.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Put 2/3 of the mixture in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Set aside with the unprocessed mixture.
- In the saucepan, melt the butter.
- Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk all at once.
- Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in the potato mixture and cook until soup is heated through.
- NOTE: If you prefer a smoother soup, blend all of the potato mixture. Also try stirring in some grated cheese -- swiss and cheddar are great in this soup.
EASY SLOW-COOKER POTATO SOUP
This hearty slow-cooker potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Add the ingredients before heading to work in the morning for a quick and easy supper. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 6h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, covered, until heated through, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve with cheese and, if desired, bacon and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EASY GERMAN POTATO SALAD
This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with brats and sauerkraut, truly the best meal! -Devin Mulertt, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a stock pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; cool slightly., Cut potatoes into slices. Place in a large bowl. Stir in bacon, onion and green onions., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE
Great easy recipe.
Provided by mfreund91
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and milk together in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the cheese is completely melted and the liquid is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Spread hash brown potatoes into a casserole dish; pour soup mixture over the potatoes.
- Bake in preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the dish; let the cheese melt as the dish cools slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 820.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor to slice the potatoes.
- If you don't have a food processor, use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes as thinly as possible.
- Soak the potato slices in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch and help them crisp up.
- Be sure to dry the potato slices thoroughly before cooking to prevent them from sticking together.
- Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the potatoes so that they have plenty of room to spread out.
- Cook the potatoes over medium heat and don't overcrowd the pan, or they will not cook evenly.
- Use a spatula to gently flip the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve the potatoes immediately while they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious and crispy potato recipes at home. These recipes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying dish, give one of these potato recipes a try.
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