Tag Archives: Potato

Rosemary Sweet Potato Stackers

Looking for something different to serve as a side for Easter… How perfect are these Rosemary Sweet Potato Stackers? They look and taste amazing! Every little slice of potato is cooked to perfection in the muffin pan.

Rosemary Sweet Potato Stackers

My original intent was to create a potato recipe to help with my portion control. Well that didn’t work, I ended up eating three. I had to be certain the flavor was just right so I stepped up… Who am I kidding I knew at the first bite they were divine 🙂 I have serious issues with potatoes…I just love them!

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Oh my! This soup is soooo gooood! My daughter and I ate the entire pot in 2 days! Oops!

My husband was away this week for work and didn’t get any. So I guess I will be making another pot of this deliciousness this weekend. He is the official taste tester for this blog after all.  It’s too good, I can’t keep it from him!

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Pets need delicious healthy food too! My Cooper, AKA Coop dog, loves to help out in the kitchen. And by help I mean wait for something to drop on the floor and he’ll gladly clean it up 🙂

Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats

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No Mayo Potato Salad

No mayo potato salad is a delicious side dish that is perfect for the summer. Let’s face it mayo is no good for you and adds unnecessary calories and fat to your diet. I promise you won’t even miss the mayo in this potato salad. Plus, you won’t feel guilty if you want seconds!

No Mayo Potato Salad

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Thin Sliced Roasted Potatoes

February is National Potato Lovers Month!  To celebrate I made my favorite roasted potato recipe.  These are easy to make and are a great side dish with almost any meal. Crispy and delicious, you’ll keep going back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes (any kind will work, I like red or yukon gold)
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. 
  2. Cut potatoes in thin slices and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. (I use a stone which I feel works best). Drizzle with olive oil and steak seasoning.
  3. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are nice and crispy.
  4. Top with parmesan cheese.

Asiago Bacon Potato Au Gratin

Looking for a lighter side dish for the holidays? I made these delicious potatoes for my neighborhood holiday party. I made one with bacon and the other without.  They were a hit!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, leaving skins on
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 1% low-fat milk or almond milk, divided
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Drain. Sprinkle potatoes evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside and keep warm.
  3. Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Sprinkle flour over shallots. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups mik, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 9 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, Asiago, chives, pepper, and bacon.
  4. Arrange half of potato slices in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour half of cheese sauce over potato slices. Top with remaining potato slices and cheese sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Enjoy!