Thursday, December 24, 2009

Any good potato boat recipes out there?

I want to make some yummy potato boats for dinner tomorrow night


do you know any good ones that you've tried?


healthy would be good but not absolutely necessary





thank you! :DAny good potato boat recipes out there?
I know these may sound like just plain old twice baked but they are oh so good!





Twice Baked or Glorious Mashed Potatoes





6 large baking potatoes


陆 cup grated swiss or mozzarella cheese


陆 cup (more or less) heavy cream (prefered), half and half or whole milk


陆 cup fresh grated parmesan or Romano cheese


陆 stick real butter


2 eggs separated


1 tsp. salt


陆 tsp cracked pepper


3 cloves minced garlic or 陆 tsp garlic powder


陆 tsp paprika





Cut an oval shape out of the top of the potatoes large enough to be able to scoop out the potato and refill later (most of the top). Carefully scoop the potato out of the skins and save the skins. In a large mixing bowl mash the potatoes with a fork, a potato masher or for best results I prefer to use a potato ricer (please don鈥榯 use a mixer). To this add the grated swiss or mozzarella cheese, butter, egg yolks (save the egg whites for later) salt, pepper, garlic, 陆 of the parmesan or Romano cheese and add cream, half and half or whole milk slowly to get the right texture (the potatoes should be pretty thick because the next step will thin them a little more.) Mix well with large spoon. Now in a mixing bowl beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high to stiff peaks (a cool whip consistency). Carefully fold the egg whites into the mashed potatoes being careful not to mix to much (just until mixed throughout). Spoon the mashed potatoes back into the empty skins, don't be shy here the skins should be overflowing! Top them with the remaining parmesan or Romano cheese, sprinkle on a little paprika and bake in a 350 F oven on middle rack for 30 minutes. Remove and serve immediately. Mmm Mmm good.





For glorious mashed potatoes, just pitch the skins and reheat in a saucepan until hot.





These mashed potatoes are so light and fluffy they will melt in your mouth!Any good potato boat recipes out there?
BEEF AND VEGGIES ON LETTUCE BOATS


6 oz thinly sliced cooked roast beef (from deli), cut into 1/2-inch strips


2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)


1 cup cauliflower florets


1/4 cup sliced radishes


1/2 cup diced Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 oz)


1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing


1 small head iceberg lettuce


Serve with...





Italian Flatbread


Total Time: 27 min1. In large bowl, place beef, carrots, cauliflower, radishes and cheese. Add dressing; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.


2. Meanwhile, cut lettuce into 4 wedges for lettuce ';boats.'; Remove a few pieces of lettuce from inside boats. Place boats on 4 plates. Spoon beef mixture onto lettuce boats.



Beef and Potato Boats


4 large baking potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each)


2 tablespoons butter


1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided


Dash pepper


1/4 to 1/3 cup milk


1 pound ground beef


1 small onion, chopped


6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled


1/2 cup sour cream


1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese


Directions:


Wash potato skins and prick with a fork. Bake at 400掳 for 60-70 minutes or until tender; cool. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and milk; set aside.


In a large saucepan cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Cool 10 minutes. Add bacon, sour cream and remaining salt.


Spoon into potato shells. Top each with a fourth of the mashed potato mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Place potatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400掳 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.


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