Best 4 How To Cook Potatoes Recipes

**Discover a World of Potato Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Versatile Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with the humble potato, a versatile ingredient that transforms into a symphony of flavors and textures. From crispy and golden roasted potatoes to creamy mashed potatoes and fluffy potato cakes, our collection of recipes celebrates the endless possibilities of this beloved vegetable. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary exploration, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create mouthwatering potato dishes that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ROAST POTATOES

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Simple and delicious recipe for rosemary-kissed roasted red potatoes.

Provided by KIY

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (250 degrees C).
Place potatoes in a large roasting pan and toss with oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary until evenly coated. Spread out potatoes in a single layer.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 596.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES

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These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Additional pepper, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

NEW POTATOES

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There were no refrigerators or freezers when I grew up, so we were eager to taste those first fresh vegetables from the garden-especially when served with our favorite Sunday dinner. Among the pork chops, fresh asparagus and rhubarb pie, these new potatoes, showered with freshly picked parsley, were a standout. -Marilyn Kutzli, Preston, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

4 pound small red potatoes
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 20-30 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove skins. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the potatoes in butter until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PERFECT BAKED POTATO

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This baked potato has a crisp, golden skin, and is light and fluffy on the inside. Great comfort food!

Provided by CURLEEGIRLEE

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Baked Potato Recipes

Time 1h31m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium baking potato
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Scrub the potato, and pierce the skin several times with a knife or fork. Rub the skin with olive oil, then with salt.
Place the potato in the preheated oven, and bake for 90 minutes, or until slightly soft and golden brown. Slice the potato down the center, and serve with butter and black pepper. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1447.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

Choose the right potato: Different potato varieties have different textures and flavors. For example, russet potatoes are good for baking, while Yukon Gold potatoes are good for roasting.
Wash the potatoes thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris.
Prick the potatoes with a fork: This will help the potatoes cook evenly.
Use a little bit of oil: This will help the potatoes brown and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
Cook the potatoes until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size and type of potato.

Conclusion:

With these tips, you can easily cook delicious potatoes at home. Whether you are boiling, baking, roasting, or frying them, there is a potato recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a side dish or a main course, give potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!