Mamas Country Fried Potatoes Recipes

COUNTRY STYLE FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, heat shortening over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Serve hot.

MAMA'S BAKED FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes and olive oil and toss to coat. In a medium bowl, mix together the Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne until fully combined.
• Sprinkle the parsley mixture on the potatoes and gently toss to evenly coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake the potatoes, flipping them with a spatula every 10 minutes to prevent sticking, until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

MAMA MOE'S SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir together the cream of potato soup, cream of mushroom soup and onion in a bowl. Heat in the microwave until hot, about 3 minutes. Make a layer of potato slices in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of the soup mixture and then sprinkle with some of the cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
• Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is browned on top, about 1 hour.

MOM'S FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel, and then slice the potatoes twice the thickness of a quarter.
• In a large bowl, place the potatoes and the sliced onions in plenty of cold tap water as to cover them -- allow them to soak for an hour.
• In a large no-stick skillet (or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet), add the shortening and allow it to get hot over medium-high heat.
• Drain the potatoes/onion and pat them dry some with paper towels. Drips of water will cause the hot oil to pop out on you. Carefully add the potatoes/onions to the hot shortening, spreading them out in the skillet.
• DO NOT TURN OR STIR THE POTATOES FOR THE NEXT 10-12 MINUTES! Go ahead and add the seasonings after putting the potatoes in the skillet. Fry mostly covered for the first 10-12 minutes but just crack the lid off to the side a bit as to allow steam to escape.
• After the time has elapsed, use a spatula to peek at the bottom layer and if they are brown and crispy, go ahead and turn the potatoes ONE TIME. Finish frying UNCOVERED for about 10 more minutes.
• Transfer them to a serving plate that has a couple of paper towels on it.
• Serve with hot biscuits and/or brown soup beans. These potatoes are also great with fried eggs.
• NOTE: I make sandwiches out of leftover potatoes that have been in the fridge.

COUNTRY-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes or scour with a brush under running water.
• Cut in 1/4-inch slices.
• Peel and slice onion.
• In a large skillet, heat oil.
• add potatoes and onion, stir with a spatula to mix well.
• Cover and move to moderate heat.
• Cook about 10 minutes, watching to make sure potato and onion do not brown.
• Uncover, season with salt and pepper and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer, until potatoes are tender and lightly browned.

MAMA'S FAMOUS CHEESY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash while hot. Add sour cream, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper; beat until well blended. Transfer to a 3-quart casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve piping hot.