Comments on: Potato Side Dish?

By: hmarx

hmarx — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:47:39 +0000

Heather’s Gravy Potatoes

4 Huge Russett Potatoes
1 Lg Onion
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
2 c chicken broth
1/4 c Wondra (gravy thickener)
1 stick butter or Margarine

Rinse off potatoes, and peel outer layer of onion. Slice potatoes and onions on the mandoline (I use 7mm…watch those fingers!) Spread potato slices into a 13×9 pan. Separate onion slices into rings and spread over potatoes. In a small saucepan, heat chicken broth to a boil. Whisk in one package of dry onion soup mix and the Wondra (tastes better than cornstarch!). Boil until it starts to thicken. While the gravy boils, slice one stick of butter and drop the slices evenly over the potatoes. Pour the gravy over the potatoes, onions and butter. Bake at 425 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. These are fabulous!!

By: anaab1

anaab1 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:44:03 +0000

Calconnon is a great idea! Especially since the family is Irish. Thanks for that too! I love having all these in my pocket. Those thanksgiving potatoes sound super!

anaab

By: SherryPA

SherryPA — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:27:40 +0000

LOL!!! And that’s why they are so blasted good!!

By: Abbenanny

Abbenanny — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:12:04 +0000

Oh goodness,these sound so yummy. However, “do not eat, apply directly to hips”. Butter, cream cheese and sour cream oh my!

By: SherryPA

SherryPA — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:55:28 +0000

Here's another really good make ahead: Wendy’s Thanksgiving Potatoes (from our DIL) 9 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced ½ c. butter, room temperature 12 oz. cream cheese, room temperature ¾ c. sour cream ½ tsp. nutmeg Salt to taste Fresh ground pepper to taste Place diced potatoes in large saucepan and add water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until tender. Drain. Place the potatoes in mixer bowl. Cut the butter and cream cheese into small pieces and add to potatoes. Beat until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or reheat in a buttered casserole at 300 degrees for 20 minutes, if you want to prepare them in advance. Makes about 8 portions.

By: Abbenanny

Abbenanny — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:11:29 +0000

Let us know how it goes, picky eaters and all. I was thinking Calconnan so easy to make I think I posted in SherrypA’s Cabbage recipes request.

By: anaab1

anaab1 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:53:06 +0000

Sounds delicious! Thanks

anaab

By: patti43

patti43 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:49:28 +0000

Anaab, this is a different potato casserole, but one my mother found years ago. I quickly became a hit. You can make it ahead of time, cover and refrigerate until time to put it in the oven.

6 medium potatoes
3-4 green onions w/tops, chopped
1 8-oz. carton sour cream
8 oz. mild cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 stick butter, melted
Salt

Cook potatoes until just done. Cool and remove skin. Grate potatoes into large bowl. Add onions, sour cream and cheese. Toss to mix. Put in a buttered 9×13″ casserole and pour melted butter evenly over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 min. or until bubbly. Depending on the size of your potatoes and your taste, you may need to add more sour cream and butter–or less.

By: anaab1

anaab1 — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:58:58 +0000

Thanks everyone! I never heard of mashed potato casserole. Sounds interesting – I’ll save that for later.

Along the line of Becky above, I’m going with a co-worker’s suggestion of baked potatoes. They are simple enough and easy to make and I’ll just have some assorted toppings out.

How the simple folk live! LOL

Thanks again,

Anaab

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:59:11 +0000

How about loaded mashed potatoes? Just add your favorite potato toppings to your regular mashed potatoes and maybe everyone would be happy.