Dressed Up Spuds Recipes

TIME-TO-SPARE SPUDS

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell. , In a large bowl, mash pulp until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, cheese, onion, milk, butter, parsley and salt. Spoon into potato shells.; brush with butter. Cover and refrigerate. , Wrap shells individually in plastic wrap; place in freezer containers. Freeze. May be frozen for up to 1 month., To use potato shells; Thaw in the refrigerator. Place in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden and heated through.

CHEESY SWEET AND SAVORY SPUDS

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and sweet potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook about 15 minutes, until tender but firm. Remove from heat, and drain.
• Preheat the oven broiler.
• In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. Gradually mix in butter, heavy cream, chicken bouillon, brown sugar, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish, and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
• Broil uncovered in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

SPECIAL SPUDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the potatoes, minced onion, parsley, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and olive oil in a large bowl; toss together until potatoes are evenly coated. Spread potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven; flip the potatoes and continue to bake until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.