Best 5 Moms Famous Half Shell Potatoes Recipes

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**Moms' Famous Half-Shell Potatoes: A Crispy, Cheesy, and Flavorful Treat**

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and filled with a delightful blend of cheese, spices, and herbs - Moms' Famous Half-Shell Potatoes are a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. These twice-baked potatoes are a perfect side dish for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner, a potluck, or a holiday feast. This recipe features three variations to cater to diverse preferences: the Classic Half-Shell Potatoes, the Cheesy Bacon Ranch Half-Shell Potatoes, and the Greek Lemon Dill Half-Shell Potatoes. Each variation offers its own unique flavor profile, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to indulge in a potato dish that combines the goodness of twice-baked potatoes with the crispy indulgence of potato skins.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POTATOES ON THE HALF SHELL



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Make and share this Potatoes on the Half Shell recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annisette

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 baking potatoes
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream
4 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon green onion
parmesan cheese, grated (to sprinkle over the tops)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Scrub the potatoes and place them in the oven until done, about 1 hour.
  • Cut each potato in half, lengthwise. Carefully, scoop out the potato and place in a bowl. Set the potato shells aside to use later.
  • While still hot, mash the potatoes with the milk, beaten egg, and butter. Beat until fluffy.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add in the onion.
  • Spread the potato shells with butter and fill each shell with the potato mixture.
  • Sprinkle the tops with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake until tops are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.9, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 90, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4

MOM'S PARTY POTATOES



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This recipe is for a quick and easy potato casserole using mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and prepared frozen cubed potatoes.

Provided by Julie Busack Leslie

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 pound) package frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup melted butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix potatoes, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, butter, onion, salt, and black pepper together in a casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot throughout and bubbly on top, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

MOM'S TWO-CRUST POTATO PIE



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I grew up in a Catholic family, when Catholics could not eat meat on Fridays. Fish and a side dish were Friday meals. One particularly favorite side-dish was this recipe. Hearty, filling and delicious! Cubed ham and finely chopped onions can be added to the potato and cheese mixture if you want more of a one-dish meal. Use American, muenster, havarti, or brie cheese. Happy cooking!

Provided by Sandra G

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Vegetarian Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
¼ cup butter
¼ cup milk, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded American cheese
pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
2 teaspoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and black pepper to make medium-stiff mashed potatoes; stir in the American cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fit a crust into a 9-inch pie dish, and fill with the potato mixture. Place the top crust on the pie, roll the edges together and crimp with a fork to seal. Stir the melted butter and 2 teaspoons of milk together in a small bowl, and brush the mixture all over the pie crust. Cut several vent holes in the top of the crust.
  • Bake the pie in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes; if the edges are getting too brown, wrap them in aluminum foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 532.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MOM'S FAMOUS MASHED POTATOES



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This recipe I pretty much decided on from seeing other recipes for mashed potatoes and decided I'd tweet them all and add pretty much everything I personally liked! And let me tell you, they were a hit with my kids and my family. You can add more or even less of the ingredients because I pretty much do things by taste anyway, but...

Provided by Karen Baker

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

bag(s) one five pound bag of potatoes
pkg 3/4 of packaged cream cheese
3/4 cup c 3/4 cup of sour cream, or more to your liking if you want.
stick one stick of butter
Tbsp a few tablespoons of milk , or until creamy.
Tbsp 3/4 package of hidden valley dry ranch dressing
pinch a few pinches of salt and pepper if desired, or to taste.
slice a few slices of bacon sprinkled on top or mixed and crumbled if desired in recipe.

Steps:

  • 1. Boil your peeled potatoes and cook until tender and done.
  • 2. Mix one stick of soft butter, salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Add almost a full package of hidden valley ranch dry dressing, sour cream, and all ingredients with a mixer and a tad of milk.

MOM'S MASHED POTATOES



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These are the best potatoes. Mom calls them whipped potatoes. She doesn't like lumpy spuds. Use the left overs in hot beef sandwiches, shepherds pie, or the next meal of some sort, lol.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Potato

Time 59m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lbs potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup butter
1 (12 ounce) can canned milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes.
  • Drain the potatoes, saving 1/2 cup of the water.
  • Add the stick of butter.
  • Whip with beaters, adding the canned milk until creamy.
  • If you need more liquid, add some potato water.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 373.2, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 21.5, Protein 7.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Use small, waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or baby red potatoes. These potatoes will hold their shape well when cooked.
  • Scrub the potatoes thoroughly: Scrub the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a sharp knife: Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Be sure to cut all the way through the potato, but not all the way through the bottom.
  • Scoop out the potato flesh: Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the potato flesh from the center of each potato half. Be careful not to scoop out too much of the potato flesh, as you want the potatoes to be able to stand up on their own.
  • Stuff the potatoes: Fill each potato half with your favorite stuffing. You can use a variety of fillings, such as cheese, bacon, vegetables, or ground beef.
  • Bake the potatoes: Place the stuffed potato halves on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Serve the potatoes: Serve the potatoes immediately, while they are hot. You can garnish them with a sprinkle of parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Mom's Famous Half-Shell Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy potato shell and a flavorful filling, these potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give Mom's Famous Half-Shell Potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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