Colorful Holiday Potatoes Recipes

HOLIDAY POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350^. Spray a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish with butter not stick spray; set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Cook the thawed potatoes, mushrooms, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until crispy.Turn with a turner often to brown evenly.Spread potato mixture into the prepared dish.
• 2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, all the sour cream , the can of undiluted soup and 1/4 cup of milk, blend all together until you get a nice thick sauce, stirring often.
• 3. Pour sauce over potatoes in dish. Cover all with the cheese. Place the crushed corn flakes enough to generously cover the casserole(about 3 cups crushed, in a medium bowl. Pour the melted butter over cornflakes and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle them evenly over the casserole.Bake in oven for about 45 to 60 minutes.
• 4. Make sure potatoes ore soft and cheese is bubbly. This dish reheats great;that is if you have any left.You can use cracker crumbs instead of corn flakes, if you desire. Enjoy!

HOLIDAY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Beat hot potatoes until all lumps are removed.
• Add cream cheese (in small pieces) and the butter.
• Beat well until cheese and butter are completely melted and mixed.
• Stir in sour cream.
• Add eggs and onion to milk and add this to the potatoes with salt and pepper.
• Beat until light and fluffy.
• Place in a greased 9-inch casserole.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until lightly rounded on top (puffy).

COLORFUL HOLIDAY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish; set aside.
• Slice potatoes 1/8 inch thin; place in water for 20 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix flour and butter until smooth.
• In medium saucepan; heat milk and broth over medium low heat.
• Add flour mixture to hot milk; cook stirring until thickened and bubbly.
• Reduce to low; stir in 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/2 cup fontina cheese, thyme, salt and pepper mixing well.
• Remove from heat.
• Alternate layers of drained potato with sweet potato adding 1/4 of sauce and 1/8 cup fontina between each layer.
• Top with 1/4 cup parmesan.
• Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue to bake for 45-55 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is browned.
• Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

COLORFUL CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain., Toss cranberries with sugar, orange juice and salt; spread half of the mixture in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with half of the potatoes. Repeat layers. Dot with butter., Bake, covered, until cranberries are tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with granola. Bake 10 minutes.

HOLIDAY ONLY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, add butter, and mash using a potato masher, ricer or mixer. Gradually beat in the heavy cream. Serve hot!