Taters N Onions N Stuff Recipes

TASTY TATERS (AKA OVEN ROASTED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Put potatoes, oil and soup mix in a plastic bag; close and shake until potatoes are coated.
• Put coated potatoes in a 13x9 inch pan; bake uncovered for 40 minutes until potatoes are golden brown.

TATER TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry to a 12-in. circle. Using a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles from each pastry. Press circles onto the bottoms and up the sides of ungreased mini-muffin cups. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, beat sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in pepper jack cheese, onions, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Spoon or pipe into tart shells; place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 3-5 minutes or until potato is lightly browned. Top each with an olive slice.

LOADED SMASHED TATERS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender., Drain; return to pan. Lightly mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, cream cheese and butter to reach desired consistency. Stir in bacon, cheeses, green onions, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.

ROASTED TATER ROUNDS WITH GREEN ONIONS & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; spritz with cooking spray and toss to coat. Microwave, covered, on high 10-12 minutes or until almost tender, stirring halfway through cooking., Spread potatoes into greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Spritz with additional cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Broil 4-6 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through cooking. In a small bowl, mix green onions, parsley and tarragon. Sprinkle over potatoes; toss to coat. If desired, drizzle with olive oil.

OLD FASHIONED STEWED TATERS N' ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Peel and rinse potatoes. Cut into pieces and put into a large saucepan. Peel and quarter onion and put into pan with potatoes. Cover with water bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender.
• 2. When potatoes are done, pour off most of the water. It's okay if there's a little water left with the potatoes. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper.
• 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted and potatoes have thickened. This usually only takes a few minutes. Do not mash, but leave in chunks. Serve with your favorite meat and vegetables.