Two And Two Potatoes Recipes

SCALLOPED POTATOES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a greased 1 quart baking dish, set aside.
• In a small pan, melt margarine and then add flour cook until the flour taste disappears ( About 3 to 4 minutes ).
• Add the milk a little at a time, bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir until slightly thickened.
• Add cheese,salt, pepper, and worcestershire sauce and stir until cheese is melted.
• Cool sauce slightly, pour over potatoes.
• Cover potatoes and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees, remove cover and top with french fried onion, and paprika.
• Bake for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
• Let " rest " for 10 minutes, so sauce will thicken.

TWO-CHEESE AND ROSEMARY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole. Place potatoes in 4-quart Dutch oven; add enough water (salted if desired) to cover. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Shake potatoes in Dutch oven over low heat to dry.
• In large bowl, mash potatoes until no lumps remain. Add milk in small amounts, beating after each addition (amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used).
• Add sour cream, margarine, rosemary and salt. Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir in Havarti cheese. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
• Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with parsley.

FRIED POTATOES AND ONION RECIPE

Steps:

• PREPARE AND PRE-COOK POTATOES: Pierce each potato once or twice with a sharp knife. Cook in microwave on High for 6-8 minutes until tender and a knife can easily slide into potato. If potatoes are large, this might take an extra few minutes. Transfer to cutting board and cut potatoes into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes.
• PAN FRY POTATOES: Heat oil in large skillet to medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and fry undisturbed for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with half of salt and pepper. Flip potatoes and fry on second side for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown with a crispy crust. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Timing is approximate and will depend on how well your pan conducts heat and how brown you like your potatoes.
• ADD ONIONS TO FINISH: Add chopped green onions. Stir for 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

RANCH MASHED POTATOES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add potatoes, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in dressing mix.

TWO-CHEESE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 13-15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Meanwhile, combine the cheeses, salt and pepper in a small bowl. , Cut an X in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Top with butter and cheese mixture; sprinkle with parsley.

STEAK AND POTATOES FOR TWO

Steps:

• For the twice baked potatoes: Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350ºF. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet then bake until a sharp knife can easily be inserted (approximately 30-45 minutes.)
• Remove from the oven and halve the baked potatoes. Carefully scoop out the flesh. Drizzle the potato skins with a few teaspoons of olive oil then place back in the oven and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp.
• Mash the cooked potato with cream cheese, grated cheese and chives and season to taste. Spoon the filling back into the potato skins and top with more grated cheese. Place back in the oven to bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
• To cook the steak, heat a cast-iron pan over high heat.
• Season the steak generously with salt then place in the pan to sear for 2 minutes per side, depending on thickness and required doneness.
• Add butter to the pan along with thyme and garlic then baste the steak with the flavored butter for another 1-2 minutes or until steak is cooked to your preference. Keep in mind that the steak will continue cooking while it's resting so it's a good idea to remove it from the pan just before done to your preference. For a rare steak, remove it from the pan when the internal temperature reads 55ºC/130ºF on a meat thermometer, for medium rare remove when it's at 60ºC/135ºF.
• Remove the steak from the pan and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving and serving with the twice baked potatoes.

LOADED TWICE BAKED POTATOES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F. Wash the potato, then coat it in the oil. Place on a small rimmed baking sheet, and bake for one hour.*
• Line a separate small rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lay the bacon strips onto the foil, leaving space between them. Pop the bacon into the oven when the potatoes have about 15 minutes remaining, and cook it at 400 F for 15-18 minutes until browned and crispy.
• After an hour of baking, remove the potato from the oven and gently pierce it with a knife to make sure it is completely cooked through and tender. Carefully transfer the baked potato to a cutting board, and turn the oven down to 350 F. Allow the potato to cool for a few minutes before handling.
• Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, and allow it to cool. Chop it into small pieces once it's cool enough to handle.
• Cut the butter into small cubes, and place the cubes into a large bowl.
• Cut the potato in half lengthwise.
• Carefully scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving the skins intact. (It helps to leave about 1/2" of potato around the edges so they don't tear apart.) Place the scooped out potato directly into the bowl with the butter. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, and mix to combine until the butter is melted.
• Stir in the green onions and sour cream.
• Stir in the cheese, chopped bacon, and whole milk. Taste, and season with more salt or pepper if desired.
• Divide the potato mixture between the hollowed potato halves, then pop them back in the oven. Bake at 350 F for about 10 minutes until hot. Enjoy!

CHEAP AND EASY STEAK AND POTATOES FOR TWO

Steps:

• For the Steaks:.
• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Liberally season the steak with the rub on both sides and let it rest on the counter for 15 minutes.
• In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium high heat. When hot, place the steaks in the pan and sear until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, 5 minutes per side for medium-well. Remove the steaks to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, deglaze the saute pan with the wine and vinegar and simmer until reduced by half. Add the beef broth to the pan and reduce by half again. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
• For the Potatoes:.
• While the steaks are rubbed and resting (before cooking!), preheat the oven to 525°F
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks (smaller pieces will burn!). Pat them dry and place them in a bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over them and toss to coat. Add the rest of the spices and toss to coat well.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the seasoned potatoes out on it, making sure no pieces are touching. Bake for 15 minutes and then turn potato pieces.
• Place back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
• To Serve:.
• Place 1 steak and half of the potato cubes on each plate. Scrape any accumulated juices from the plate the steaks were resting on back into the pan sauce. Pour half of the pan sauce over each plate and enjoy!

TWO AND TWO POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and rub with the olive oil. Bake until soft enough to yield to gentle pressure, about 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Heat the milk and butter in a small pot over low heat. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving just a little bit behind to give the skins some structure. Place the scooped-out potato skins back on the baking sheet and set aside.
• Mash the potatoes with a masher until there are no large clumps. Add the heated milk and butter as well as the Gruyere, sour cream, half of the chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended and smooth. Scoop the mashed potatoes back into the potato skins and top each with some of the Cheddar.
• Return the potatoes to the oven; bake for 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with the remaining chives, and serve.