Patates Etouffees Smothered Potatoes Recipes

PATATES ETOUFFEES (SMOTHERED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a very large skillet over high heat for about 1 minute. Add potatoes, onions, salt, peppers and garlic, stirring well.
• Cook about 10 minutes. Each time mixture begins to brown and stick excessively, stir and scrape pan bottom well.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture is mottled brown throughout, about 20 minutes, stirring and scraping only occasionally.
• Add 1/2 cup stock and scrape pan bottom well. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring only once or twice.
• Add 1/2 cup additional stock and cook another 5 minutes, stirring and scraping well, and breaking up about half of the potato pieces. Potatoes should be half creamed and half lumpy.
• Add remaining stock and green onions, stirring well. Cook about 5 minutes more, stirring and scraping occasionally.

SMOTHERED POTATOES

Steps:

• In large heavy pot fry bacon until slightly crisp; remove, drain and crumble.
• Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot.
• Add onions, red and green bell peppers, celery and potatoes.
• Cook on medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally without mashing until potatoes are tender; turn off fire.
• Sprinkle over with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Add processed cheese and reserved crumbled bacon, stirring gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CAJUN SMOTHERED POTATOES

Steps:

• Mix sausage, bacon, Tasso, potatoes in cooking pot. Season mixture with seasoning listed above.
• Add water to potatoes. Do not cover potatoes completely with water!
• Cook over medium to high heat, stir-ring occasionally to keep from sticking until potatoes are tender.
• Serve hot.

SMOTHERED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and slice potatoes to a quarter inch thin.
• Place in large dish with and inch of water above potatoes.
• Microwave for 10 minutes, checking after 5.
• Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, which will allow better browning on medium-high.
• Dry off potato slices, add to pan, turning over gently and letting them brown and get crispy.
• After most are brown, turn heat down to low-medium, cover with lid and steam 5-10 minutes checking and continuing to turn.
• Slice 12-14 slices of Medium Cheddar Cheese are what ever you prefer and place on top of potatoes, turn heat down to low add salt and pepper.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.