Peel Half of These Potatoes

Peel Half of These Potatoes

A man sees his wife is busy in the kitchen and says:  "Can I help?"

She says, "Sure, take this bag of potatoes, peel half of them and put them in a pot to boil."

No matter what men do, somehow, we still get yelled at...

Three Cheese Campfire Potatoes

Three Cheese Campfire Potatoes

3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup bacon pieces (usually in a jar or bag near salad dressing)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a double thick heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square), slice up butter. Add chopped potatoes, onion, salt, and pepper.
Fold foil around potato mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-18 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender. Carefully open foil. Sprinkle the bacon and cheeses over potato mixture. Grill 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Yield: 4-6 servings

Two-Potato Shepherd's Pie

Two-Potato Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients
•2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cooked
•1 to 1-1/2 cups (8 to 12 ounces) sour cream
•Salt and pepper to taste
•2 pounds ground beef
•1/2 cup chopped onion
•1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
•1 teaspoon garlic salt
•1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
•1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
•1/2 cup milk
•2 tablespoons butter, melted
•Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions
•In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream. Add salt and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef with onion and red pepper until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir garlic salt into meat mixture. Stir in the soup, corn and milk.
• Spread meat mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes; drizzle with butter.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. For additional browning, place under broiler for a few minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Better Than Fries - Baked Fried Potatoes

Better Than Fries - Baked Fried Potatoes

Cut potatoes almost all the way through

Drizzle olive oil, butter, some sea salt, and pepper over the top

Bake @ 425 for 40 minutes

Applebee's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Applebee's Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cloves garlic, peeled
5 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup low-fat milk, warmed
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
1 In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water. Boil until potatoes are fork tender.

2 Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels. Pour out all but 1 teaspoon bacon grease from pan. Add scallions to grease, saute until soft, but not brown. Add bacon.

3 Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash potatoes with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in bacon and scallions. Reheat, if necessary, before serving

Makes 4 Servings