Pyramid Potatoes Recipes

ULTIMATE TWICE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• When potatoes are done allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.
• Bake for another 15 minutes.

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.

PYRAMID POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cube potatoes. In a 4 quart dutch oven, cook potatoes in small amount of boiling salted water,covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or til tender. Drain and cool. Put in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed. Add milk and butter. Beat til fluffy.
• Preheat oven to 350. Beat cream cheese, sour cram,salt, pepper and garlic into potato mixture. Stir in onion. Transfer to a 2 quart round casserole. Top with cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 8 to 10 servings.