Vickis Potatoes Recipes

VICKI'S HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. Blend in flour and cornmeal.
• Heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
• Let sit for a minute.
• Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
• Season with salt and cayenne.
• Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
• Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
• Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
• Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
• Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
• Top with some paprika for color.
• Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.

BYRON POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• 2. Prick the potatoes with a fork, place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until cooked through and tender when tested with the point of a sharp knife, or squeezed between finger and thumb.
• 3. While they are still hot, cut the potatoes in half. Using a metal spoon, scoop out the flesh. Mash lightly, stir in the butter, season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then allow to cool.
• 4. Sprinkle a little flour onto a work surface and, with floured hands, divide the mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball, then gently press into round patties 3/4-inch thick. Transfer to an oiled baking sheet.
• 5. Preheat the broiler to high.
• 6. Make an indentation 1/2-inch deep in the center of each patty with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, then pour in some cream. Sprinkle the cheese over the patties, place under the hot broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and browned.
• 7. NOTE: These can be prepared in advance, or having shaped and made the indent, the patties can be left for a few hours until ready to finish.

VICKI'S GOURMET POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in salted water until tender.
• (About 10 minutes from time water gently boils) Drain.
• Combine potatoes with salts, onion, butter, cream cheese, and sour cream.
• Whip until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
• Place in buttered 2-qt.
• casserole.
• Top with grated cheese if desired.
• (May be covered and refrigerated overnight or frozen at this point, if desired) Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

VICKI'S POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients at once in a LARGE bowl. Bake in greased 13x9 glass pan for 1 hour or till lightly browned and bubbly.