Potatoes are one of the most common side dishes, and it's
no wonder why! Potatoes offer a solid source of starch, but
they are also a very versatile vegetable. You can have
potatoes as a side dish every night and never prepare them
the same way twice in one week. That would explain why it's
the fourth most important crop in the world! This article
is going to talk about four common and tasty ways to cook
potatoes.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are an excellent side that you can do a lot
with! Although they are traditionally served with brown or
white pepper gravy, you can add any number of meat or
vegetables to your "mash."
4 cups Cubed Potatoes
1/2 cup - 1 cup of Milk (dependent upon your preferred
consistency)
3 tablespoons Butter or Margarine
Salt and Pepper to taste
In a large pot, fill about half-full with water and bring
to a boil. Throw in the potatoes and reduce to a low heat.
Place a lid on and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes.
After making sure that the potatoes are fully cooked, drain
them in a colander and return them to the pan. Use a potato
masher to mash the potatoes. Add the butter in first so it
can have a chance to melt. Add the milk as you stir the
potatoes. They should take on a creamy, fluffy texture. Top
with gravy and enjoy!
Potato Casserole
This recipe is for cheese and chive potato casserole and
makes an excellent main dish OR side. Feel free to mess
around with the recipe to suit your own tastes
4 cups Cubed Potatoes
1 cup Milk
1 package of Softened Cream Cheese
1 tablespoon Chopped Chives
1/2 teaspoon Dried Onions
Paprika, Salt, and Pepper to taste
Fill a large pot about half-full and bring to a boil. Pop
the cubed potatoes in and continue to boil for about 15
minutes, or until the potatoes become tender. After making
sure that the potatoes are fully cooked, drain them in a
colander and place them in a greased casserole dish. In a
saucepan, heat the milk and cream cheese until it has
melted together. Add chives, onion, salt, and pepper, then
pour this evenly over the potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees F
for 30 minutes. When the casserole is finished, sprinkle
the top with paprika and serve!
Potato Salad
Potato salad is usually linked to summer weather and
barbeques, but it can be enjoyed at any time of the year
either as a side dish or on its own as a snack. It's easy
to make and can be stored in an air-tight container in the
fridge to finish off later
5 Potatoes
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
3 Boiled Eggs
1 tablespoon Mustard
1 cup Chopped Celery
1/2 cup Pickle Relish
1/2 cup Chopped Onion
1/4 cup Celery Salt
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
Pepper to taste
Boil the potatoes in a pot of water for about 15 minutes.
You don't want them to become too soft or they will turn
the salad into mush! When they are tender, drain them and
let them cool. Peel and chop them into bite-sized cubes. In
a large bowl, combine the potatoes and the rest of the
ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for a few hours
and serve chilled.
Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are one of the ultimate potato dishes in
terms of versatility. Baked potatoes can be topped with
sour cream, onions, ham or bacon, corn,
spinach—practically anything you want! The following
recipe is for "Twice Baked Potatoes," which I'm sure you
will find particularly delicious!
1 Large Baking Potato
1 tablespoon Butter
Any Toppings Desired
Stab a few fork-holes in the top of your potato and place
on a baking tray. Cook at 350 degrees F for about an hour
(or until potato is soft inside). Cut just the top part of
the skin off so that you can scoop out the "meat" of the
potato, leaving only the skin shell. In a bowl, mix the
scooped-out part of the potato with your toppings: butter,
sour cream, chives, salt, pepper—whatever you like!
Once mixed, place the potato mixture back inside the skin
shell and top with cheese. Put it back in the oven for an
additional 20 minutes. Serve hot.
I hope you've enjoyed reading these recipes and that you
are eager to give them a try! Whether you're short on food
or just want something tasty, these potato dishes are easy
to make and add a delightful twist to a traditional
"filler."
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