Dressed Up Potatoes Recipes

EPIC MASHED POTATOES

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I was thinking of ways to dress up my mashed potatoes, as my boyfriend loves them. He loves bacon, and I love cream cheese, and I thought of this! What a wonderful recipe this is, we cannot get enough!

Provided by Brandy

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 gallon water
4 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 tablespoons kosher salt
⅓ pound bacon, diced
3 shallots, minced
½ cup cream cheese
⅓ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

Pour water into a 6-quart pot; add potatoes and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Place pot onto a cold burner. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes at a boil until potatoes are fork-tender, about 12 minutes; drain.
Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Drain grease from the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Cook and stir shallots in reserved drippings until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Combine the shallots with the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Dump the potatoes atop the cream cheese mixture; beat with an electric hand mixer to desired consistency. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish. Sprinkle parsley and bacon over the potatoes to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 2325.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

ELEGANT SCALLOPED POTATOES

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I wanted a different side dish one night, so I dressed up my usual scalloped potatoes with bacon, green onion and extra cheese. Microwaving speeds things up, but you can save even more time by preparing it a day early.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 large baking potatoes
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 cups whole milk
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the process cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; set aside., Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Place a third of the slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with a third of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and onions. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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LOADED AU GRATIN POTATOES

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Like to add your own touches to a box mix? Try this deliciously loaded version of boxed potatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 58m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes
2 cups boiling water
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
In 2-quart casserole, mix Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water, half-and-half and butter. Stir in remaining potato ingredients. Bake uncovered 35 minutes.
In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake 8 minutes longer or until topping is golden. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

DRESSED UP FRIED POTATOES

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I got this recipe from my friendly bartender at the pub I frequented in Seoul. His were latka style potatoes, but mine didn't turn out that way. LOL Regardless, I found a great way to make some very tasty fried potatoes. Cooking time does not include cooling potatoes in the fridge.

Provided by Cathy17

Categories Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 baking (or your favorite kind of potato) potatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
6 slices bacon, cut into small bite sized pieces before frying
salt and pepper

Steps:

Boil potatoes with skin on until tender.
Drain and place in fridge until completely cool, about 2-3 hours.
When they are somewhat cooled, you can cut them into thirds to speed up cooling process.
Chop onions and mushrooms in food processor.
Once the potatoes are completely cool, either put through rice mill or shred in food processor.
Using scissors, cut bacon into small bite sized pieces, fry til almost crisp in a deep non-stick skillet.
Without removing bacon or the fat, add onions and mushrooms, mixing well and cook til translucent.
Add shredded potatoes and fry, stirring frequently until heated through.
Cooking time does not include cooling potatoes in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 81, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3, Protein 5.9