Potatoes With Bacon And Scallions Food

LOADED POTATOES-STUFFED WITH BACON, CREAM CHEESE, AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Microwave potatoes till soft about 10 minutes.
• Cut lenghtwise in 1/2 scoup out flesh leaving some so to hold the shape.
• Mix the scouped potato with the rest of the ingredients mashing the potatoes.
• Fill back into skins and bake 20 minutes at 425 degrees.

SALT-CRUSTED BABY POTATOES WITH RANCH, BACON AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes and 1/2 cup salt in a large saucepan. Cover by about 1 inch with cold water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Set aside to dry so the salt crystalizes, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
• Divide the potatoes among 4 plates. Drizzle with some Ranch Dressing and sprinkle with some bacon and scallions.
• Smash the garlic on a cutting board, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and, with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a small bowl and add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, parsley, vinegar, scallion and black pepper to taste. Whisk well to make a creamy dressing. Use immediately or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.

POTATOES WITH BACON AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and in the fat remaining in the skillet cook the potatoes, peeled, sliced thin, and patted dry, and the onion, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are browned. Reduce the heat to moderately low, stir in the garlic, and cook the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Stir in the bacon, the scallions, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH BACON AND GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook potato slices, covered, in boiling water to cover for 5 minutes; drain well.
• Place the potato slices in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the bacon and green onion; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.
• Add the minced garlic, bag leaf, salt, celery seed, black pepper, and cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.
• Remove the bay leaf and discard.
• Pour the cheese sauce over the reserved potato slices.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
• Remove cover, and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is lightly browned.

BACON-WRAPPED POTATOES WITH HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut each potato lengthwise into 6 wedges. Wrap each wedge with a slice of bacon and secure each end with a toothpick. Place the oil and potato wedges in a large saute pan-the oil should come at least halfway up the sides of the potatoes. Over medium heat, cook the potato wedges until tender, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Increase the heat to high and cook until the bacon is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, scallions, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt to taste.
• Carefully remove the toothpicks from the potato wedges and transfer the potatoes to a platter. Drizzle with the melted-butter mixture.

BACON-CHEDDAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Simmer 2 pounds small potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Cool slightly, then peel. Heat 1 cup milk with 1/2 stick butter. Mash the potatoes with the hot milk and stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar. Top with crumbled cooked bacon and sliced scallions.

SCALLION AND BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.
• Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain.
• Pour fat from skillet into a measuring cup and reserve.
• Coarsely crumble bacon.
• Pour vinegar into a large bowl.
• Put potatoes in a 5-quart pot, covered with cold water by 2 inches.
• And simmer, uncovered until tender, 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes in a colander.
• Rinse slightly with cold water.
• When potatoes are cool, quarter them.
• Add them to bowl as cut, tossing to coat.
• Add 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat and remaining ingredients.
• Toss and combine well.

BACON AND SCALLION POTATO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and cook on high for 5 to 7 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add cooked potatoes and toss to combine. Serve warm.
• NOTE: If not planning to serve immediately, refrigerate and chill thoroughly (can be served cold).

SCALLOPED POTATOES W/ HAM & BACON

Steps:

• Mix together the cheddar and pepper jack in a bowl. Set aside.
• In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and blend in flour with a whisk. Let it cook for a minute.
• Add the milk, salt, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
• Cook on low until a slow boil forms and the sauce thickens. Whisk frequently.
• Turn off heat(leave on same burner) and stir in 1 cup of cheese mixture.
• Put half of the potatoes in a greased 1 quart dish.
• Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
• Top with half of the bacon, ham, and scallions.
• Repeat with second layer of potatoes, cheese sauce, bacon, ham, and scallions.
• Sprinkle with Hungarian Paprika and top with remaining ½ cup of cheese mixture.
• Bake uncovered for an hour on 350°F.

BACON WRAPPED POTATO WITH HONEY SCALLION SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cut each potato into 8 wedges and parboil until fork tender.
• 2. In a preheated large saute pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Wrap each potato wedge with 1 strip of bacon and secure with 1 toothpick on each end. Pan-fry in oil until bacon and potato are golden brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently with tongs to brown all sides evenly. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• 3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix butter, honey, black pepper, scallions and parsley. Stir with a spoon until fully mixed.
• 4. Toss potatoes in the glaze. Remove toothpicks and serve.

BACON AND SCALLION POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Carefully pour fat from skillet into a measuring cup and reserve. Coarsely crumble the bacon.
• Pour vinegar into a large bowl. Put potatoes in a 5-quart pot, covered with cold water by 2 inches, and simmer, uncovered, until just tender - about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and rinse slightly with cold water. When cool enough to handle, quarter potatoes, adding them to the bowl as you cut, tossing them to coat. Add 1 TBSP of reserved bacon fat and remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine well.