Moms Famous Farty Potatoes Recipes

PARTY POTATOES DELUXE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 1/4 cup butter in an 8x8 casserole dish in the oven while it heats.
• Meanwhile, combine hash browns, green onion, sour cream, cheese and soup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to the casserole dish after the butter has melted. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in the microwave, then mix with crushed cornflakes. Sprinkle on top of the potatoes then bake for 15 more minutes.

MOM'S FAMOUS HALF-SHELL POTATOES

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400°F with rack in the center position.
• WASH the freshest smooth-skinned blemish-free russet potatoes; PIERCE each potato evenly 4 times using a fork; COAT each potato with vegetable oil; SPRINKLE each potato lightly with kosher salt; WRAP each potato with aluminum foil.
• PLACE potatoes on center rack in oven; BAKE potatoes for 1 hour.
• REMOVE potatoes from oven; ALLOW to cool just slightly; LOWER oven temperature to 350°F.
• REMOVE foil from one potato at a time with one oven mitt; CUT potato lengthwise on a cutting board with a serrated knife across the flattest, widest surface; HOLD hot potato in oven mitt; SCOOP put out potato pulp carefully from each half into a large bowl, leaving enough skin and pulp in each shell to support filling; PLACE each shell cut-side up on a cookie sheet; REPEAT same process with remaining potatoes, working quickly and carefully while potatoes are still warm.
• WHIP potato pulp well using a potato masher or fork; ADD 2 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons real mayonnaise, 1/3 cup whole milk, kosher salt and finely ground pepper to taste (more milk may be added for potatoes to remain stiff yet fluffy; ADJUST seasoning if needed; STIR in 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; FOLD in chopped onion last, just until combined.
• FILL each potato shell on the baking sheet evenly until all of the potato mixture is used; TOP each potato with sharp cheddar cheese, divided evenly between potatoes; SPRINKLE potatoes lightly with paprika (smoked paprika is good); potatoes may be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
• BAKE potatoes on the center rack in oven, for 15 minutes.
• COOL baked potatoes for 3-5 minutes.
• SERVE and enjoy!

PARTY POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except the corn flakes and 1/4 cup margarine.
• Put in a 12x9-inch pan.
• Crush corn flakes and mix with margarine.
• Sprinkle on top.
• Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F or until bubbly.

MOM'S BEST POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes, with skins on, until tender.
• Drain and allow potatoes to cool.
• Once cool enough to handle, remove skins and cut into bite-size cubes.
• Meanwhile, dice onion, carrot, radish, and celery.
• Mix ingredients for dressing and refrigerate until needed.
• Combine potatoes, vegetables, and 2 sliced hard boiled eggs.
• Pour dressing over and mix well to combine.
• Top with remaining sliced egg and sprinkle with paprika if desired.