Loaded Baby Reds Recipes

OVEN ROASTED BABY RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1" to 1 1/2" pieces. We didn't cut the really tiny taters. Place them in a large pot half full with warm water. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook for 7-9 minutes (they should be almost cooked) Drain, cover to keep warm, and set aside
• In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp dry parsley, 1 tsp sea salt (or 3/4 tsp table salt) and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
• Gently Toss potatoes with the seasoning mix until evenly coated (it helps to use a large mixing bowl for tossing).
• Transfer potatoes to a large rimmed, non-stick baking pan and place cut side down. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until the sides facing the pan are golden. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped fresh dill if desired and serve.

LOADED BABY REDS

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, 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 until smooth, then add the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Mash until the ingredients are well blended, then transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to garnish.

GARLICKY BABY REDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Scrub and quarter potatoes.
• Place potatoes in 8x8 inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, salt, paprika, and lemon juice.
• Pour over potatoes and stir to coat.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over potatoes.
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until golden brown.

LOADED BABY POTATOES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork or the tip of a sharp knife. Place the potatoes directly on the center oven rack and bake until the skins are crispy and a knife easily slides into the potatoes, about 40 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a wire rack until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, put the bacon slices on a wire rack on a baking sheet and cook until crispy, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on the rack, then chop finely.
• Set the oven to broil. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the inside flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch rim intact. Set the flesh aside for another use.
• Arrange the potato halves skin-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the exposed insides of the potatoes with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip the potatoes and brush with the remaining butter, then flip them back over. Fill each potato with some of the Cheddar and a pinch or 2 of the bacon. Cook until the cheese is bubbly and melted, about 2 minutes.
• Top each potato with 1/2 teaspoon creme fraiche and a sprinkling of chives. Serve immediately.

SMASH MOUTH REDS

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a saucepan and cover with water. Salt water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, return to saucepan to dry potatoes completely. Flatten each potato using your palm (if potatoes aren't too hot) or the flat side of a meat pounder. Serve potatoes on a large platter and spoon creme fraiche on top of potatoes. Top with lime zest and squeeze lime over potatoes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

LOADED RED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; return to pot., Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter, pepper and salt. Spread into a greased 3-quart baking dish; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and bacon. Dollop with sour cream; sprinkle with chives and remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.

STUFFED BABY RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. (Cut thin slices from potato bottoms to level if necessary.), In a large bowl, mash the potato tops and pulp with butter. Set aside 2 tablespoons each of cheese and bacon for garnish; add remaining cheese and bacon to potatoes. Stir in the sour cream, egg, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into potato shells. Top with remaining cheese and bacon; sprinkle with paprika., Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° until a thermometer reads 160°, 12-18 minutes.

ROASTED BABY RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the red potatoes in a microwaveable bowl, add enough water to cover the bottom half. Microwave potatoes for 3-5 minutes to get them somewhat soft.
• Add all other ingredients together in a ziploc bag EXCEPT for the parmesan cheese -- set it aside for now.
• Remove potatoes from microwave and cut them in half.
• Place potatoes in the ziploc bag, shake until they are well covered with the mixture.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, greased with a very small amount of peanut oil or cooking spray -- whatever you choose is fine, just so they don't stick.
• Sprinkle the potatoes generously with the parmesan cheese.
• Bake the potatoes at 400 for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through. Don't be afraid to let them brown as the crusty outside and tender inside makes them delicious.