Kittencals Baked Potato Soup Food

KITTENCAL'S CHEDDAR CHEESE & POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan melt butter with oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in carrots, celery, onion and garlic; saute until softened (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in flour and cayenne pepper; whisk for 1 minute.
• Gradually add half and half and broth whisking continuously.
• Bring to a light boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add in cooked diced potatoes; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Stir in cheese until melted; add to the soup stirring until combined and melted (you may also add in a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to the soup if desired).
• Ladle into bowls then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, scallion whites and a big pinch of salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add the flour, celery seeds and white pepper; stir until combined.
• Add the potatoes, 3 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and transfer 1/2 cup of the potatoes to a blender. Add the half-and-half, cream cheese and parmesan and blend until very smooth. Gently stir the mixture into the pot along with the scallion greens, hot sauce and half of the bacon. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat; season with salt.
• Divide the soup among bowls. Top with cheddar cheese, the remaining bacon and chives.

KITTENCAL'S BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or pot melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in onion and chili flakes; cook stirring for about 3 minutes.
• Add in garlic cook stirring 2 minutes.
• Add in flour then cook stirring constantly for about 1-1/2 minutes.
• Slowly add in milk and broth, whisking constantly until bubbly and thickened.
• Stir in the cubed cooked potatoes and green onions; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
• Using a fork mash about half of the potatoes (leaving some cubed).
• Mix in crumbled cooked bacon, sour cream and 1-1-/2 cups cheddar cheese; stir until the cheese has melted (do not boil).
• Season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Ladle into 6 bowls then sprinkle with more cheddar cheese and chopped green onions if desired.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F ( (bottom oven rack).
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, then pour about 3 tablespoons oil into bottom of the baking dish.
• .Squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded potatoes with hands, and place into a large bowl, then add in chopped onion.
• Add in remaining ingredients with 3 tablespoons remaining oil; mix well to combine (I use my hands for mixing).
• Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
• The next step is only optional it will speed up cooking time and create a crispy bottom and sides.
• Place the baking dish with the oil in the oven and heat the oil for about 6-8 minutes.
• Carefully spread the potato mixture in the baking dish (careful, the dish will be hot!) .
• This step is only optional otherwise just pour the potato mixture into the oiled cold baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for about 1-1/4 hours, or until nicely browned on top (the longer that you bake it the more crispier it will be, so bake until it is to desired crispness).

KITTENCAL'S BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE (RECIPEZAAR) RECIPE

Steps:

• TO SERVE HOT AS A CASSEROLE grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or use a casserole dish that will hold the mixture). Set oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream and melted butter, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper until well combined. Mix in green onion and yellow onion. Add in the cooked cubed potatoes, cubed cheese and ham (if using) mix with a large spatula until well combined. Transfer/spread the mixture to prepared casserole dish. At this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours until ready to bake. Bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle the grated cheddar on top; return to oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until the cheese has melted. TO SERVE AS A COLD POTATO SALAD make as stated in steps 3-5 reducing the melted butter to 2 tablespoons. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or more before serving.

KITTENCAL'S MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel.
• Prick several times using a fork.
• Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate.
• Cook on full power for 5 minutes.
• Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).
• When the potato is soft remove from the microwave and cut in half.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and mash up the inside a little with a fork.
• Top the open sides with butter and 2-3 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
• Return to microwave and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute more to melt the cheese.
• Top with about 1 tablespoon more cheddar cheese and sour cream to taste.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the whole potatoes into a saucepan then cover with the broth (or broth and water or all water, make certain that potatoes are covered with the broth) bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low then, cover and cook until potatoes are fork-tender (since the potatoes are left in one piece cooking time will take about 25 minutes or a little more) drain then place into a large bowl.
• Add in cream or milk, sour cream and butter, then mash the potatoes until small chunks.
• Add in the eggs and continue to mash or mix until fluffy.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

KITTENCAL'S BAKED POTATO SALAD CASSEROLE (OR COLD POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• TO SERVE HOT AS A CASSEROLE; grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or use a casserole dish that will hold the mixture).
• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream and melted butter, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper until well combined.
• Mix in green onion and yellow onion.
• Add in the cooked cubed potatoes, cubed cheese and ham (if using) mix with a large spatula until well combined.
• Transfer/spread the mixture to prepared casserole dish.
• At this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours until ready to bake.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle the grated cheddar on top; return to oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until the cheese has melted.
• TO SERVE AS A COLD POTATO SALAD; make as stated in steps 3-5 reducing the melted butter to 2 tablespoons.
• Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or more before serving.
• DELICIOUS!

KITTENCAL'S HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO BAKE WITH NUT TOPPING

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with cooking spray.
• Prick each sweet potato with a few holes.
• Place on the baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour or until fork-tender all the way through to the middle (baking time will vary slightly).
• Cool the potatoes slightly then scoop out the pulp.
• Place the pulp in a large bowl.
• Add in 1/3 cup sugar (start with 1/3 cup and add in more to taste after if desired) melted butter, eggs, pinch salt, vanilla and evaporated milk or milk; mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
• Transfer/spread the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• For the topping; in a small bowl combine 1/3 cup melted butter with brown sugar and flour; mix to combine.
• Mix in the nuts.
• Spread over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
• Bake for about 25 minutes or until completely heated through.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S SCALLOPED POTATO AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, bell pepper and chili flakes (if using) until no longer pink; drain fat over a colander.
• Return to pan and add in garlic, season salt and black pepper; cook stirring with a wooden spoon until the meat is lightly browned (I usually add in about 1-2 tablespoons bacon fat that I keep frozen in my freezer to the meat while browning for added flavor and it also helps to brown the meat) set aside.
• For the sauce; in a medium bowl mix together the undiluted soup with onion, milk, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; mix well to combine.
• In a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish or a large oval casserole dish, alternately layer the sliced potatoes on bottom of the baking dish, then soup mixture (I like to sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top of the soup mixture) then the ground beef mixture on top.
• Since this is a large casserole I strongly suggest to place the baking dish on a jelly-roll sheet in case of any spills.
• Bake covered with foil for about 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
• Uncover and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender (baking time will vary depending on the thickness of your sliced potatoes).
• Remove from oven then sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese; return to oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

KITTENCAL'S MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
• Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon white vinegar until just fork-tender (do not cook the potatoes until very soft just until a fork goes easily into the potatoes all the way)drain and place in a large bowl.
• Using an electric mixer beat the hot potatoes until just semi smooth and still a little chunky (I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this).
• Add in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, onion powder, salt and black pepper; mix until combined and smooth.
• Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.
• If desired you may sprinkle the top lightly with paprika, then allow to come down to room temperature.
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• When ready to bake set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes or until hot.
• If desired sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to oven to melt (about 3 minutes).