THREE POTATO RECIPES

Home » Food and Drink » Main Course Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Adrian T. Cheng Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 151 Articles Joined: May 27, 2009 Romania 3 Hearty Potato Recipes for the Big Eater By Adrian T. Cheng | Submitted On March 16, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Did you know that potatoes contain more potassium than a banana? Aside from their appetizing texture and incredible versatility, this popular crop has no cholesterol, fat and sodium and is only 110 calories - perfect for dieters and heavy eaters alike. It is also an excellent source of Vitamins B6 and C, fiber and magnesium, as well as antioxidants. Here are 3 delicious potato recipes that will fill your big appetite: Baked Potato Overload What you need: 4 large baking potatoes 8 slices bacon 8 green onions, sliced 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon butter Bake potatoes in a pre-heated oven (350F) for 1 hour. While potatoes are baking, cook bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until evenly browned. Place on a plate, crumble and set aside. When potatoes are ready, allow to cool for a few minutes then slice each lengthwise. Scoop the flesh in a large bowl, leaving the skins. Add 1/2 onions, 1/2 cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper to the bowl with potato flesh. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture back into potato skins then divide remaining onions and cheese to top potatoes. Easy Potato Waffles What you need: 2 eggs 1 onion, chopped 2 cups mashed potatoes 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. Place in a bowl then add mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, butter, salt and ground black pepper. Mix until ingredients are well-blended. Scoop 1/4 or 1/2 of the mixture into a pre-heated waffle iron (depending on its size) and close the lid. Wait 2 to 3 minutes or until waffle is golden brown. The Hot Potato What you need: 4 boiling potatoes, boiled and sliced 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced jalapeno peppers 1/4 cup chopped pimientos 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat and carefully add flour, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Stir until boiling and thickened. Add cheese and jalapeno peppers and continue heating until cheese is melted. Place sliced potatoes in a large bowl and pour milk mixture over it. Top with pimiento. Pour mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish and bake in a pre-heated oven (350F) for 30 minutes or until potatoes are completely tender. Ready to fill your tummy with a delicious potato dish - try these easy yet fulfilling recipes! Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger who promotes healthy eating. He has written numerous posts and articles about natural herbs and spices, shared countless of delicious and healthy recipes and reviewed kitchen accessories that are affordable yet of quality. You can view Adrian's posts about going green and other nutrition tips and tricks on his page. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Adrian_T._Cheng/2109020 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 1 time Word count: 466 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Food and Drink: Main-Course Adrian T. Cheng Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Main Course Article Feed Main Course Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles The Elegant Art Of French Cooking Recent Articles White, Brown, Basmati - The Many Avatars of Rice 5 Great Menu Combinations For Your Dine-In Movie Night Out Sage Recipes: 3 Tasty Dishes To Try For Dinner 3 Unique Curry Recipes That Will Make You An Even Bigger Fan 3 Meat Pie Recipes That Are a Must-Try Easy 30-Minute Main Dish Recipes for Anyone On the Go Is Porridge Considered a Nutritious Food? A Hamdog Why Kolkatans Crave for Chicken Biryani Health Benefits of Sonamasuri Brown and Sonamasuri White EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide