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Fries with Garlic Aioli

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Fries with Garlic Aioli is winning game day snack time with a delicious dip made with mayo, roasted garlic cloves and lemon juice that goes perfect with McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries. 

This time of year is crazy busy in my household between holiday gatherings, Birthday parties, end of year school functions and game day hang outs with friends. Of course, I love hosting our game day events and one of my go-to spreads are fries with dips. So simple, so delicious and there is something for everyone. One of my favorite fry and dip pairings happens to be McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries with a homemade aioli. McCain® products are great for dipping and can be found at your local Walmart in the freezer section. 

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McCain Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products established in Canada and is on the path to be a household name here in the United States. Let McCain products help you easily create a tasty game day spread with the variety of fries all made with real potatoes with crispy exteriors for a satisfying crunch with every bite. Also try McCain® Smiles® Mashed Potato Shapes for super fun shapes that both kids and grow ups will enjoy. 

 

Hosting Game Day Tips

Hosting game day doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are my TOP 5 TIPS to make hosting a snap. 

  1. Use disposable plates, napkins, utensils and cups for easy clean up. 
  2. Have plenty of drinks and keep them cold so remember extra ice. 
  3. Finger foods will help you win big with your guests and give you easy party prep and cleanup. 
  4. Make sure the game viewing area is comfortable and has plenty of seating. 
  5. Are kids attending? Make sure there are snacks and drinks that are kid friendly. Also, set up a safe play area for the kids to run and jump. 

Fries with Garlic Aioli

Garlic Aioli may sound a little fancy but is quite easy to throw together and adds so much flavor to McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries or any other McCain fries. You start by roasting a bulb of garlic in the oven with just a little olive oil. The garlic becomes soft so you can easily squeeze the garlic out of the cloves to add to a little mayonnaise, lemon juice and more olive oil to create a yummy dip. 

More Dips

Make all your guests happy with a variety of dipping sauces. You can quickly toss together these other sauces for your fun party spread. 

  • Mix equal parts of your favorite tangy BBQ sauce with mayonnaise that is perfect for dunking fries. 
  • Honey Mustard is always a crowd pleaser made with equal parts honey, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. 
  • Spice things up with a touch of sriracha in mayonnaise for those hot sauce fans. 
  • Add the classics: ketchup, mustard and ranch. 

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Fries with Garlic Aioli

Fries with Garlic Aioli is winning game day snack with a delicious dip made with mayo, roasted garlic cloves and lemon juice that goes perfect with McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries. 
Course snacks
Keyword aioli, fries, sauces, snacks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Roasting Garlic 40 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

Fries with Garlic Aioli

  • 26 ounces McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 garlic bulb
  • olive oil

Garlic Aioli

  • 2 roasted garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh

Instructions

Roasted Garlic

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. 
  • Cut the top off a head of garlic to expose the cloves slightly. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. 
  • Roast for 40 minutes and remove from oven to cool. 

Garlic Aioli

  • Squeeze the garlic out of two roasted garlic cloves and mash in small bowl using a fork. 
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Mash together well and then stir in the mayo. 
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Fries with Garlic Aioli

  • Cook your McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries according to instructions on the bag. I cooked mine in the oven at 425 degrees for a total of 22 minutes. 
  • Serve with Garlic Aioli. 

What’s your favorite dip to pair with McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries? Let me know in the comments below! 

 

Shepherd’s Pie with Beer Gravy

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Shepherd’s Pie with Beer Gravy is a deliciously comforting, traditional shepherd’s pie made with ground lamb, carrots, peas, celery and onion, topped with a cheesy mashed potato baked to perfection with one little twist – the sauce is a hearty beer gravy made with Yuengling Lager.

My family, like many others, has a handful of traditional dishes that we have been making through the generations. Shepherd’s Pie is one of those dishes that my mother would make on a chilly, winter weekend. The dish just has a way of warming you up from the inside out and gives that “at home” feeling no matter where you may be. Shepherd’s Pie is comforting, hearty and so flavorful! Today, I am sharing my traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe and adding more depth of flavor with a beer gravy made from a Yuengling Lager.

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A great Shepherd’s Pie starts with tasty sauce. You don’t want it too soupy or too thick, and stay away from bland! I chose to use Yuengling Lager for my beer gravy base because it adds a special flavor that makes the dish unique and far from bland. I also chose the Yuengling Lager because it happens to be one of my go-to beers with its medium bodied flavor, subtle sweetness and well balanced taste.

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Shepherd’s Pie with Beer Gravy

There is nothing better than sitting around the table on a Sunday afternoon and sharing an amazing comfort dish like this Shepherd’s Pie with Beer Gravy. We are a meat and potatoes type of family, so obviously, Shepherd’s Pie is always a huge hit and on top of the most requested list. You will definitely want to stick around for this recipe below.

Tips & Tricks

The Gravy

The gravy should be thick with a bold flavor. Yuengling Lager really helps accomplish that boldness and makes this Shepherd’s Pie stand out among the others.

The Potatoes

Leftover potatoes work well in this Shepherd’s Pie, or even the microwavable kind from the refrigerator section at your grocery can help save some time. To really get the full taste and comfort, go with the homemade mashed potatoes with a little bit of cheese in the mix; it is just unbeatable! To create a nice topping, I recommend putting the mashed potatoes into a pastry bag with a large tip so you have control over how the potatoes are spread over the meat layer.

The Meat

Traditionally, a Shepherd’s Pie is made with ground lamb. Ground lamb is rich and earthy and pairs so nice with the beer gravy. You can absolutely swap the ground lamb for a ground beef (Cottage Pie) or even a mix. One pound of ground lamb with one pound ground beef will work really nicely in this recipe.

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Shepherd's Pie with Beer Gravy

Shepherd's Pie with Beer Gravy is a deliciously comforting, traditional shepherd's pie made with ground lamb, carrots, peas, celery and onion topped with a cheesy mashed potato baked to perfection with one little twist- the sauce is a hearty beer gravy made with Yuengling Lager.
Servings 6 people
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 carrrots diced
  • 2 celery diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup peas
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup Yuengling Traditional Lager

Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Mashed Potatoes

  • Peel and quarter potatoes 2 pounds of potatoes, place in a pot of water. Bring water to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender. 
  • Drain potatoes and put back into pot with 2/3 cups milk, 2/3 cups Parmesan cheese and 4 Tablespoons butter. Mash potatoes and place in a pastry bag with a large tip. Save for later.  

Shepherd's Pie with Beer Gravy

  • In a large skillet, brown 2 pounds of ground lamb. Season with salt and pepper and drain excess fat. Set the meat to the side. 
  • Wash celery and carrots. Peel carrots. Dice the carrots, celery and onion. In the same pan, drizzle a little olive oil.  Saute those diced onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 2 more minutes. 
  • Chop the rosemary and thyme leaves. Add to mixture. Season with more salt and pepper. 
  • Mince the garlic cloves. Add 1 Tablespoon butter and the garlic cloves to the pan. Cook for 1 minute careful not to burn the garlic. Add in the peas and toss together. 
  • Sprinkle with flour and add the drained meat back in. 
  • Add broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Yuengling Lager. Cook and reduce until you have a nice thick gravy. 
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
  • Place the meat mixture into the bottom of a large casserole dish. Add the potatoes on top and bake for 20 minutes or until the top of the potatoes start browning slightly. 
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. 

What are some of your favorite traditional meals that have been passed down through the generations? Let me know in the comments below!

Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious side dish made with hash browns, onion, garlic powder, condensed soups, sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Hash Brown Casserole is one of those dishes everyone has probably had at one point or another. Cracker Barrel makes a delicious one and it is a frequent favorite for gatherings, pot lucks and holidays. We even like to make this side dish with a Sunday ham and eat leftovers through the week! Everyone should also have a good recipe to make a Hash Brown Casserole because it is a great go-to and so cravable!

Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole is really creamy and cheesy.  This recipe makes 12 servings but you could even push it to feed a few more people so it is perfect for feeding a large crowd.

Tips & Tricks

This Hash Brown Casserole is so easy to make that any could toss it together! The only tip I have is that if you cannot find a cream of cheddar, you can substitute it for another can of cream of chicken.

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Hash Brown Casserole

Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious side dish made with hash browns, onion, garlic powder, condensed soups, sour cream and cheddar cheese. 
Course Side Dish
Keyword hash brown casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen hash browns defrosted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 10 ounces cream of cheddar
  • 10 ounces cream of chicken
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • parsley garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
  • Dice the onion. 
  • In a large bowl, mix cream of cheddar, cream of chicken, diced onion, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese together. 
  • Add the melted butter and hash browns. Mix thoroughly. 
  • Place the mix into a large casserole dish and sprinkle the remainder of the cheese over top. 
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes. The cheese on top should just begin to brown. 
  • Let cool for 5 minutes and serve. 

 

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are made with baby potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, paprika and olive oil.

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I have been all about my air fryer lately for breakfast items. Remember that Air Fryer Bacon or “Hard Boiled” Eggs. well the breakfast keep coming. I love using the air fryer in the morning because I can toss in something for the family and go get ready while it cooks.


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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are so tasty and so filling. Some breakfast potatoes with scrambled eggs and a glass of juice really is a great way to start your whole family out on the right foot. It’s filling, healthy and hearty – just what my kids need!

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What potatoes to use

You can use ANY potato you like or have on hand. Russet, Yukon gold, baby red potatoes… whatever. I like to use those teeny tiny Little Potato Company potatoes because all you do is quarter them and they are the perfect size. The only type of potato I haven’t tried are sweet potatoes which would be a much different taste and cook time could vary.

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are made with baby potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, paprika and olive oil. 
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (Little Potato Co. recommended) diced
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Wash bell pepper and potatoes. 
  • Dice potatoes and soak in water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pat dry. 
  • Chop onion, bell pepper and potatoes. Mince garlic. 
  • Add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together. Toss into air fryer. 
  • Cook in air fryer on 390-400 degrees for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook another 10 minutes, Shake the basket again and cook another 5 minutes for a total cook time of 25 minutes. 
  • Serve. 

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Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole

Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is made with ground beef, condensed soups and tater tots for a really simple, family-friendly recipe that is both comforting and delicious.

This recipe comes from mom and has a funny back story as it is the first meal she made for my dad when they were teenagers many, many years ago. I’m just going to let you all know now – this isn’t really “first date” food. My dad was terrified to eat this – we can be honest that it doesn’t look like a fancy, beautiful meal but it does taste delicious. I promise. Over 30 years later, my mom still makes this casserole so it is a keeper.

Moms Tater 4-Ingredient Tot Casserole

Let’s get to cooking. This casserole is so easy to make. I like to start with a ground beef with 15 % fat content. I have tried leaner ground beef but it has a tendency to get too dry while cooking and any meat with higher fat content, soaks everything so I like that 15% for this particular dish. Just press the meat into the bottom of a medium sized casserole dish, sprinkle some pepper and cover with a layer of frozen tater tots.

Next, mix up the condensed soups and pour over top of tater tots and sprinkle a little more pepper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes and uncover to finish off cooking. Dinner time doesn’t get much easier than that!

Moms 4 Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole
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Moms 4-Ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is made with ground beef, condensed soups and tater tots for a really simple, family-friendly recipe that is both comforting and delicious. 

  • 1.5-2 pounds ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 pound tater tots, frozen
  • 1 can cream of mushroom condensed soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken condensed soup
  • pepper
  • parsley garnish (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a medium casserole dish (I use 33 x 25), press the ground beef into bottom.
  3. Pepper the top.
  4. Wash hands well after handling meat or use gloves.
  5. Line a layer of tater tots over top.
  6. In a small bowl, stir the cream of chicken and cream of mushroom together and pour over top of tater tots.
  7. Pepper the top.
  8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove cover and bake another 15 minutes.
  10. Serve.

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips are made from russet potatoes, a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Perfectly pair these homemade chips with Dean’s Dairy Dip in one of their new bacon flavors- because everything tastes better with bacon!

Football season is coming to a close and the big game is approaching. I am preparing to host the big game and making plans to feed all the guys.

The must have food- chips and Dean’s Dairy Dip. Game time isn’t complete without this pair! Try Dean’s Cheddar Bacon Dip or Bacon Ranch Dip and give the guys what they want!

I really enjoy hosting events and feeding people. Game time events call for finger foods and convenient items. When planning your event, take that into account.

What items do you need to make your game time hosting a breeze?

  • Football themed napkins.
  • Football themed cups.
  • Football themed plates.
  • Drinks – you can even have your guests bring their own.
  • Water bottles.
  • Bowls to hold all the snack foods.
  • Homemade Baked Potato Chips. Make one potato per guest and you can prepare these the day before the game.
  • Menu ideas: hotdogs, mini hamburgers, meatballs, chicken wings, personal sized pizzas or pinwheel sandwiches.
  • Just a few football themed decorations for the snack table like a table liner and a few paper footballs hanging down.
  • Dean’s Dairy Dips.

Why choose Dean’s Dairy Dip for your game time snacking?

  • Dean’s Dip is a refrigerated dip that delivers a dairy-fresh taste that guys and gals enjoy.
  • Dean’s Dip is convenient and easy to use.  Just open the container and start dipping.
  • Dean’s Dip has a cool, creamy taste and texture.

 

You can easily find Dean’s Dairy Dip in the dairy section of your local retailer next to sour cream. There are many delicious flavors available but I recommend the new Dean’s Cheddar Bacon Dip because it is creamy, cheesy and loaded with that yummy bacon.

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

Homemade Baked Potato Chips are easy to make with only 3 ingredients! Also, feel free to add in your own mixture of seasoning for an extra punch of flavor. Add some parmesan cheese, garlic, peppercorn, herbs… whatever you can think of!

These baked potato chips took some trial and error. I tested out high temperatures, low temperatures, pre cooking the potatoes or not, ice baths, different slicing thickness and even multiple types of potatoes. The instructions below share my best found cooking method for the crispest, most consistent Homemade Baked Potato Chips for a game time snack that will surely be a hit.

Begin by peeling the russet potatoes and slicing them 1/8 inch thick with a mandoline. I recommend using a mandoline for this specific recipe to ensure even thickness and consistent cooking. Too thick will just make a scalloped potato (delicious but not what we want for today) and too thin will be hard to work with.

Once sliced, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 3 minutes. Set your timer because you don’t want to overcook the potatoes at this step because they could start falling apart. Drain and set onto a towel to dry off.

Dump the potato slices into a bowl, add a bit of olive oil and mix together making sure to cover each potato evenly. I do not give an exact amount of olive oil for this recipe. Just a small drizzle will work great. Place each potato slice onto a parchment covered baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the potatoes from oven to flip and then rotate the baking sheet. Bake another 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a cooling rack. At this point, there may be some potatoes left that need a bit more cooking so place those back in oven at 5 minute intervals until browned and crispy. Sprinkle a generous amount of Sea Salt over top as the chips are cooling.

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips are made from russet potatoes, a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Perfectly pair these homemade chips with Dean’s Dairy Dip

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Peel potatoes.
  3. Using a mandoline, slice your potatoes at 1/8 inch thickness.
  4. Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil.
  5. Drop the potatoes into boiling water for 3 minutes, remove and place onto a towel to dry.
  6. Place potato slices into a bowl with a bit of olive oil and mix until olive oil is covering evenly.
  7. Spread the potatoes onto two parchment covered baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Flip potatoes and rotate pan as then cook another 15 minutes. Some potatoes may need to go in a bit longer if they are not yet browned.
  9. Place on cooling rack, generously salt and let cool. The potatoes will get crispier as they cool.

Comment below sharing your game time must have snacks and how Dean’s Dairy Dip fits into your plans this football season!

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes are a simple way to cook potatoes for a delicious side to any weekday or weekend meal.

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But I love potatoes!

Place them in your crock pot before you go to work and place on low all day. Come home to dinner almost done. You can pair with chicken or a large salad to get dinner on the table in  a snap.

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Simply wash your potatoes (4-6 russet potatoes will fit into the crock pot). Salt each potato and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil. Puncture each with a fork and cover in aluminum foil. Place into the cock pot on a low setting and head out the door. SO easy!

Top the potatoes with your favorites! We love butter, sour cream, cheese and bacon bits. Cheese and broccoli is another favorite in this household.

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Yields: 4-6 potatoes

  • 4-6 Russet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • your favorite potato toppings
  1. Wash potatoes well.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt.
  3. Puncture potatoes using a fork.
  4. Wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil.
  5. Place in crock pot and set on low.
  6. Cook 7 hours.
  7. Remove from foil and stuff with your favorite toppings.
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 7 hours

Nutrition

  • Calories: 168
  • Carbs: 37 grams
  • Protein: 5 grams

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Home Style Scalloped Potatoes

Home Style Scalloped Potatoes

Home Style Scalloped Potatoes with sliced russet potatoes and a creamy cheese sauce. Great for a side dish for a variety of meals.

 

Home Style Scalloped Potatoes

 

These Home Style Scalloped Potatoes are an old fashioned recipe that is very simple and the cheese can be swapped out for any type you would like. I made them with a mixed Italian cheese today but frequently use a cheddar. Use whatever cheese you please! You cannot go wrong.

 

Home Style Scalloped Potatoes

 

I posted this recipe today in thought of Easter coming up and thinking about what is going to be on our menu. Every Easter, we make a huge ham and multiple side dishes including these scalloped potatoes. Potatoes and ham are just the perfect combination in any form. Get some creamy sauce and potatoes on a fork with a bit of salty ham and oh yes, so heavenly. Comfort food at its finest. We will also make a vegetable side and large salad. Oh, and rolls. Cannot miss the rolls for Easter dinner.

 

Home Style Scalloped Potatoes

 

Skin on the potatoes? Peel or not to peel? This is up to you. I prefer to keep skins on potatoes as much as possible but some people don’t love the skin so if you are feeding a large group, think about peeling the potatoes to make everyone happy- if that is possible.

 

Home Style Scalloped Potatoes

 

What type of dishes does your family typically eat for Easter? Are scalloped potatoes always on your table?

 

Home Style Scalloped Potatoes
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Scalloped Potatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (i used italian cheese mix today but cheddar is also a good choice)
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 cups sliced russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced white onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice your potatoes as thin as possible and lay half in the bottom of a casserole dish. Chop your onion.
  3. Make your sauce. On the stove pan, heat up a sauce pan on medium heat.
  4. Add butter and flour. Whisk well and slowly add in the milk.
  5. Add your diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper and whisk until thickened.
  6. Add your cheese, turn off heat and mix until creamy.
  7. Pour half your sauce on top of first layer of potatoes in casserole dish.
  8. Add the rest of your potatoes and the remainder of your sauce.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  10. After 1 hour, remove foil and let bake 30 more minutes uncovered.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
  12. Serve.

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Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes

 

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

 

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes with loads of fresh parsley, garlic and ghee. Perfect side dish for chicken, steak, pork, ham, meatloaf…. oh my gosh I could go forever with the list of foods it pairs well with. Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf possibly? I think so.

By the way, what the heck is ghee? To simply put, ghee is much like butter but produced slightly different. Ghee is commonly used in Indian and Pakistani cuisine, especially with rice. Most grocery stores should have ghee or you can check out a specialty store. Can’t find ghee where you are? That’s okay. Swap with butter.

 

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

 

It is that time of month once again for Recipe Swap Club and Simply Made Recipes got tasked with Cook at Home, where you can find a lot of Whole30, gluten free and lactose free recipe options! I browsed and browsed the site for what I wanted to recreate and found these Herb and Garlic Smashed Potatoes. We are potato lovers in this family and I jump on any chance to try a new potato recipe. Plus, there is garlic…. tons of garlic. Who can say no to that?

Check out the original recipe here.

 

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes

 

I made just a couple changes to the Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes recipe. One, the recipe calls for almond milk and I used regular 2% because that’s what I have on hand. Two, I chopped up some fresh parsley over dried because I prefer fresh herbs and spices. Third, the instructions were to steam the potatoes but I made a large batch and my steamer does not hold the amount of potatoes I needed so I boiled them and added the garlic after cooking the potatoes. If you steam the potatoes, add in the garlic while cooking and keep the same cook time. Either way you cook your potatoes, the outcome will be right on.

Potatoes skins on or off before cooking? I leave potato skins on as often as possible, especially for yellow or red potatoes. What is the benefit of leaving the skin on? Well, to get the full nutritional value of the potato you need to eat the whole potato full of fiber and numerous nutrients.

 

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes

 

Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes
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Garlic & Herb Smashed Potatoes
  • 3 tablespoon ghee
  • 2.5 pounds small yellow potatoes
  • 1/4 cup-3/4 cup milk (almond milk is recommended)
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • salt
  • pepper
  1. Wash potatoes and chop into quarters.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop your potatoes in. Add a pinch of salt.
  3. Let cook 30 minutes or until potatoes are softened.
  4. Drain and place into large mixing bowl.
  5. Mince 6 garlic cloves and add to potatoes along with freshly chopped parsley, 3 tablespoons ghee, pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Use your potato smasher (I use my avocado smasher) to smash the potatoes and mix all the ingredients together.
  7. Add 1/4 cup milk and mix. If you want to thin out your potatoes more, add another 1/4-1/2 cup milk.
  8. Garnish with a pinch more of fresh parsley and a bit of ghee.
  9. Serve.

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Papas con Chorizo

Papas con Chorizo is a simple spicy Mexican dish fit for a quick dinner option any night of the week. Hot Mexican chorizo, small yellow potatoes and some colorful bell peppers cooked in one pan.  Hello one pan dinner.

 

Papas con Chorizo

 

This is a new recipe for me, although I have made similar dishes in the past. I was in line checking out at the grocery store and the Home and Gardens Mexican food edition was glaring at me. Dangerous! I want to cook every single item. My love for Mexican cuisine runs deep. I picked this recipe to try out though because we love potatoes around here and I don’t cook with chorizo enough. Chorizo is amazing. So full of flavor and easy to toss in a lot of different meals.

Another chorizo filled meal that my family loves is Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with spicy chorizo, crispy tater tots, cheese, bell peppers and eggs.

 

Papas con Chorizo

 

The big trick to get this recipe just right is getting the potatoes cooked evenly. This is why you want to dice them and cook in the microwave before adding to the pot to complete and to mix in with all flavors. Serving in a soft tortilla shell is optional. Try some sliced fresh avocado on top, sour cream and a mild salsa. Yum! I’m even thinking about cooking this again real soon and just adding an egg on top for some mighty good breakfast tacos!

 

Papas con Chorizo

 

Dinner is ready! Now, what to drink? Mexican food and cerveza just happen to be the perfect match. Has anyone tried this Oculto beer? It was our first time. Didn’t love it, didn’t hate it. Put a fresh squeeze lime inside and the beer paired pretty well with the Papas con Chorizo. You can actually taste a little bit of tequila in it, which is interesting so if you love beer and tequila, give this one a go and tell me what you think.

 

Papas con Chorizo

 

Papas con Chorizo
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Papas con Chorizo
  • 1 pound small yellow potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pound Mexican chorizo
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • .5 red sweet pepper
  • .5 yellow sweet pepper
  • .5 teaspoon cumin
  • dash of pepper
  • 10 small tortillas(optional)
  1. Chop the potatoes into bite sized pieces, dice the peppers and onion.
  2. Place the potatoes in a large microwavable bowl with the 2 tablespoons of water and cover with a paper towel.
  3. Microwave potatoes for 10 minutes stirring half way through.
  4. In a large sauce pan on a medium heat, cook the pound of chorizo for about 10 minutes. Remove chorizo from pan and set on plate to the side.
  5. Keep the chorizo drippings in pan, cook the diced onion for one minute before adding the remainder of the ingredients and the microwaved potatoes in.
  6. Cook and stir for another 8 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  7. Mix in the cooked chorizo and give a good mix.
  8. Turn off heat and serve on a soft flour tortilla. Add diced avocado, sour cream, salsa or whatever you please.

 

Papas con Chorizo