Hasselback Potatoes

I first saw this method of cooking potatoes on the Rachael Ray show. Then I saw them on this blog that I follow and decided to give them a try. They look so fun, don't they? They were really tasty too! You should try it! Really!

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• coarse sea salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Thinly slice garlic cloves. Set aside.

Rinse and scrub potatoes well. We’re keeping the skin on so it’s gotta be clean.

Slice a thin layer off of the bottom of the potatoes. This will give them a solid base to rest on to get sliced. Slice into the potatoes but not completely through them. Slice potatoes, creating very thin rounds connected at a base. Slide garlic slices in between potato slices. You might actually need to shove them in… the potato might be pretty tight. Just be careful not to tear the bottom.

Place potatoes on a baking sheet. Generously sprinkle potatoes with salt. Top each potato with one tablespoon of butter. Drizzle with oil. Bake for 1 hour or until tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. Remove the pan about every 15 minutes to baste potatoes in the oil and butter on the pan. This will make the skin crispy and delicious and the potato extra buttery.

When cooked through and crispy, remove from the oven, cool for 10 minutes.

Potatoe Casserole

5 large potatoes or two bags of frozen shredded potatoes

3tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1 can (10 1/2 ounces) cream of chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

 

Topping

3/4 cup cornflake crumbs or dry bread crumbs,mixed with 

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese


     Boil unpared potatoes until tender. Drain and peel. Shred coarsely.

Place in 2- or 3-quart casserole. Pour melted butter over potatoes. 

Mix together soup,sour cream, milk, onions and cheese. Pour evenly 

over potatoes. Do not mix! Cover with topping. Bake 30 minutes at 

325 degrees F. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Potato Ham Casserole

A good meal for Ham and potato lovers

Ingredients:
8 medium Potatoes
1 to 2 Cups cooked Ham
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Cup Sour Cream
¼ Cup Melted Butter
3 Green Onions Chopped
1 ½ Cup Grated Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil potatoes in jackets until almost done. When cool, grate the potatoes.
Pour into casserole dish.
Add Ham and mix.
Mix rest of ingredients together and pour on potatoes and ham.
Mix together. And cook at 350o for 30 to 40 minutes.
Enjoy!

Garlic Fries

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons canola oil

3 large baking potatoes, 12 ounces each

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves


Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Heat the garlic and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Strain the garlic from the oil with a small mesh strainer. Set both garlic and oil aside.
Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch sticks. In a large bowl, toss the oil, potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the potatoes onto it in a single layer. Bake until golden and crisp, about 35 minutes.
Remove potatoes from the tray with a metal spatula. Toss with parsley, reserved garlic, and additional salt, to taste. Serve immediately.

**Sometimes I will just by a bag of steak fries from Wal-Mart. It seems to soak in the garlic taste more than real potatoes. I will also put mine in an oven safe bowl after they are cooked and top with cheese and put back in the oven for the cheese to melt.**