Favorite Potatoes Food

PAPA A LA HUANCAINA (POTATOES IN SPICY CHEESE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling and add the potatoes.
• Boil the potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain the water from potatoes and let them cool.
• Slice the potatoes and arrange on top of the lettuce leaves.
• Pour Huancaina sauce over the potatoes and garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg and black olive halves.
• Serve and enjoy.

FAVORITE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes. Leaves skins on if desired, or peel thinly and remove eyes.
• Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling; add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Cool slightly; cut into cubes (about 6 cups).
• Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in 4-quart glass or plastic bowl. Add potatoes, celery and onion; toss. Stir in eggs. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

OUR FAVORITE CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cover potatoes, garlic, and 1 Tbsp. salt with cold water in a large pot. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer (do not boil) until potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife but not falling apart, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat milk, thyme, and 3/4 cup butter in a small pot over medium, stirring, until butter is melted. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Drain potatoes and garlic; return to pot. Toss over low heat until moisture evaporates, 1-2 minutes. Using potato ricer or food mill, immediately press potatoes and garlic into a large bowl (do not let cool).
• Discard thyme from milk mixture and gradually stir into potatoes, reserving about 1/2 cup if you plan to make in advance (see Do Ahead). Season with 2 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. pepper. Fold in sour cream and stir with a spoon until incorporated and very smooth (do not overmix or potatoes will become gummy). Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve topped with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and more pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Mashed potatoes can be made 2 hours ahead; cover and store at room temperature. Or chill, covered, up to 8 hours; reheat over medium with reserved 1/2 cup milk mixture.

FAVORITE POTATOES FOR HUBBY

Steps:

• Cut potatoes in chunks,not to small.
• In a large pan add 1/4 in of oil and dump the potatoes into the oil.
• With a spoon coat all the pieces in the oil.
• Turn oven to 350 and put pan in the oven.
• After 20 minutes with a fork,,slide it under the pieces and flip them over.The reason to slide the fork under the pieces is because some will stick.
• About every 20 minutes flip again.It takes 1 hour for the pieces to be crisp,give or take 10 minutes. Enjoy.

FAVORITE CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix soup, onion dip, milk, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper; gently fold in potatoes and cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Just before serving, stir to combine; sprinkle with additional parsley. (Potatoes will thicken upon standing.) Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing covered time to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer. Just before serving, stir to combine. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley.