Braided Onion Potato Loaf Food

BRAIDED ONION-POTATO LOAF

Steps:

• Place potato and onion in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain; mash until potatoes are smooth (about 3/4 cup); set aside., In bread machine pan, place the milk, mashed potato, egg, butter, honey, cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds. Shape each into an 18-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. , Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Uncover; brush top with beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

BRAIDED ONION LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, egg, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, in a bowl, combine the butter, onion, Parmesan cheese, paprika and garlic salt if desired; set aside. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 20x4-in. rectangle. Spread filling over rectangles. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side., Place ropes on an ungreased baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

POTATO ONION LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
• Remove skins from potatoes, and discard. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, and mash. Mix in onion eggs, salt, pepper and cheese with your hands, or as you would meatloaf. Form into a loaf shape and place into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 90 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan, slice and serve.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO LOAF

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter. Gradually stir in flour. Slowly add cream, stirring constantly over simmer heat until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
• 2. Gently add potatoes, parsley and green onion (if using) to sauce and simmer 2 minutes longer.
• 3. Turn into a well-oiled oblong pan and press down firmly. Chill for several hours.
• 4. Half an hour before serving time, turn loaf out onto an oven-proof pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350º for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

ONION-CRUSTED MEAT LOAF WITH ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix ½ cup soup, beef, ½ can onions, egg and Worcestershire in a large bowl.
• Place the mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and firmly shape into an 8 x 4-inch loaf.
• Spoon the remaining soup over the meat load.
• Arrange the potatoes around the meat loaf & sprinkle with salt.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour or until the meat load is cooked through. Stir the potatoes.
• Sprinkle the remaining onions over the meat load and bake for 3 minutes or until the onions are golden.
• OPTIONAL: Also good with 1 chopped bell pepper & 1 cup chopped mushrooms.