Potato Appetizers Food

POTATO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Peel and chop potatoes.
• Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water.
• Boil until soft. Mash cooked potatoes with oil, then add seasonings.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Shape mix into 1-inch balls.
• Mix the paprika and wheat germ together in a dish.
• Roll potato balls in paprika and wheat germ mixture until coated.
• Place on oiled baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.
• Let stand on folded paper towels before serving with toothpicks.

POTATO PANCAKE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In bowl, mix egg, flour, salt and pepper.
• Grate carrots and add to bowl.
• Shred or grate raw potatoes.
• Wrap in several layers of paper towels to remove all excess moisture.
• Add to bowl.
• Stir to mix all ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Spray two baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
• Drop heaping tablespoon of potato mixture onto baking sheet, about 2-inches apart, and flatten with spatula to make pancakes.
• Bake 10-15 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned.
• Turn pancakes and bake an additional 8-10 minutes or until golden brown on bottom and potatoes are done.
• TO SERVE: Place pancakes on platter and top each with sour cream and sprinkle with chives and onions.
• Serve hot.
• QUICKER METHOD: These pancakes can be cooked on top of the stove just like regular pancakes.

MAKEOVER STUFFED POTATO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. Remove 1/3 cup pulp (discard or save for another use)., In a large bowl, mash the remaining pulp with cream cheese. Add sour cream and half of the bacon. Stir in the cheeses, green onions, salt and pepper; spoon into potato shells., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

INDIAN CHAAT-INSPIRED POTATO CHIP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, lime juice, tamarind paste, garam masala, cumin, hot sauce, and sugar in a bowl with a whisk until combined. Taste and adjust as needed; mix in water as needed to reach desired consistency.
• Layer chips, jalapeno, bell pepper, red and green onions, potatoes, mint, cilantro, and yogurt sauce as desired for individual portions, or this can be served salad bar-style and everyone can make their own plate. Squeeze lime juice from halves over top.