Bacon Potato Soup Recipe

Posted on January 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Bacon Potato Soup Recipe

I enjoy soup any time of the year but during the cold weather it is especially good. When I saw this Potato Soup Recipe with bacon added in as one of the ingredients I decided to give it a try. As usual the bacon did a remarkable job of adding flavor to the soup.

It was real cold here last night and the hot soup was just what we needed. I served the Bacon Potato Soup with hot biscuits and it was the perfect supper for a cold night.

Unlike most soup recipes this Potato Soup Recipe doesn’t require much prep or cooking time. This recipe is mildly seasoned with cayenne pepper so it would be very easy to turn up the heat a little bit by adding the pepper to taste.

If you’re looking for a good soup recipe for a side dish, or want to use it as a good main dish; give this Bacon Potato Soup Recipe a try: it tastes really good on a cold night. Enjoy

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup onion (chopped)
  • ½ cup carrots (chopped)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)
  • 4 cups low chicken broth
  • 4 cups cubed potatoes
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
  1. Slice bacon into 1 inch pieces and cook until crispy. Drain on paper toweling.
  2. While bacon is cooking dice the vegetables.
  3. In a 3 quart sauce pan using the oil cook the onion until translucent, then add the carrot, potatoes, and celery.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and season with the salt and cayenne pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a high simmer; cook until the potatoes are tender. (About 15 minutes)
  6. Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese until melted, and then add the bacon.
  7. Serve Hot

 

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Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Posted on January 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe

I was planning on serving mashed potatoes with dinner but was in search for a recipe that was a little different. This Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe seemed to fit into the dinner menu very well. This mashed potato recipe is a little more work but it is worth the additional effort. This is a simple recipe but takes a little more time because you have to precook the potatoes and mash them before they go into the oven which requires an additional 20 minutes of cooking time. I followed the recipe as written and the end result was a nice cheesy, creamy mashed potato dish; topped with gray it was delicious.

If you’re in the mood for a change from regular mashed potatoes give this Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe a try. Enjoy

Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe
 
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Recipe type: side
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 2 pound potatoes (peeled, diced and cubed)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • ¼ cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Cook potatoes in a large pot with salted water until tender; drain.
  3. In the same pot add the butter and let stand until melted. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or electric mixer, then mix in the milk. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and ⅓ cup of the Parmesan; salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spray a 1½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray and spoon in the mashed potatoes.
  5. Mix together the remaining Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the mashed potatoes.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes uncovered, or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  7. Serve Hot

 

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Simple Hash Brown Potatoes Recipe

Posted on August 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Simple Hash Brown Potatoes Recipe

I was preparing for a fish fry and was getting a little tired of French fries and for some reason hash brown potatoes sounded really good; I decided on this Simple Hash Brown Potatoes Recipe. This is a very simple recip0e with very little prep and cooking time, and the end result is, golden tasty hash browns with a good texture. This is a very mildly seasoned recipe using only salt, pepper, and onion so there is plenty of room to add extra seasoning if you wish to. This is a great side dish for breakfast, lunch, or supper. The next time you need a good side dish to go along with chicken or fish, or maybe you are just in the mood for potatoes and eggs for breakfast, give this Simple Hash Brown Potatoes Recipe a try. Enjoy

 

Ingredients

2 medium russet potatoes (shredded)

1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl, and mix in the onion, flour and egg until evenly distributed.

2. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan and press into about a 1/2 inch thick layer with a spatula.

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3. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. (If the hash brown patties are large they cut very well after they are browned on one side so you can manage them a little easier)

4. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels- Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Posted on July 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

Cheesy, fried, mashed or baked, potatoes always seem to make a great side dish. Going though online recipes I ran into a Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe that looked really good. I made some small changes to the recipe and served it with Barbequed Baby Back ribs; it was creamy and delicious. This one is going on my favorites list because it is so simple to prepare and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. There is a good chance you have all the ingredients on hand you need to prepare this Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe. The next time you need a good side dish give this Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe a try. Enjoy

Ingredients

4-5 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)

1 onion (finely chopped)

salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter (or cooking spray) a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

2. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the chopped onion, and add the remaining potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.

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3. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted.

4. Pour cheese over the potatoes.

4. Bake covered 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.

Serve Hot (serves 4)

Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

 

 

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Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe

Posted on April 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe

 

Nothing seems to be able to replace mashed potatoes for the Holidays. This Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe is a simple recipe without a lot of ingredients, and you save a little time by not having to peel the potatoes. This Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe is smooth and creamy and would be great for the upcoming Easter Holiday. Enjoy

 

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 6

Ingredients
  • 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
  • ½ cup fat-free milk, warmed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
  1. Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender.
  2. Drain well. Add the butter, milk and salt; mash with mixer or potato masher. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  3. Serve with butter or gravy

 

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