This week Aldi put their 10# of potatoes on sale for just $1.49 each! When they offered the same sale price on Thanksgiving weekend, as you may recall, I grabbed two bags, even though I had just bought 10 pounds the week before.
I am actually just now using up the last of my tater stash and this week I'm headed out to buy another 30#! I would encourage you to take advantage of this terrific sale price and today I'm going to give you some fantastic, easy, and incredibly economical ideas for using up all those spuds!
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Here is a photo review!
(Don't worry, links to all the recipes are included!)
Recipe #1: Scalloped Potatoes
These were divine! Creamy, flavorful and yet, this recipe contains no dairy! I sprinkled some garlic powder, onion powder, and no salt seasoning on the top before baking to make it look "pretty". A little paprika would be nice too. I added a bit of liquid smoke for additional flavor. https://veganinthefreezer.com/dairy-free-herbed-scalloped-potatoes/
Recipe #2: Baked Potatoes
Okay, I think we can all agree that I don't need to post a recipe link for baked potatoes. But, I did want to tell you where I took them and give you a couple of tips.
I needed a dish to share for Wednesday evening Bible study. Generally, events like this spell major temptation, with food on lips and pounds on my hips! So, I decided to be proactive and take something healthy. Here are some tips for perfect potluck potatoes!
TIPS:
- Cut the spuds in half, place on parchment paper, and roast at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Wrap them in foil. This makes it easier for folks to grab one from the crockpot.
- Take them out of the oven just before leaving and transport them in a crockpot.
- Place the unit on "warm" when you get to your event.
- If you don't have a "warm" setting on your crockpot, just use "low".
- They will be toasty warm when it's time to serve.
- Take along a few toppings and they will be a party favorite!
Recipe #3: Winter Warming Creamy Potato Leek Soup
I had a few leftover baked potato halves from the church Bible study. So, I began searching for a great baked potato soup. Since I couldn't find what I wanted, my 14 year old sous chef and I created a new potato soup recipe just for you, my readers!
Click on this link to see the recipe complete with lots of photos and a downloadable free PDF. While you're there, check out all the amazing photos! My 14 year old sous chef takes nearly all the photos for my blog!
Recipe #4 -Shepherd's Pie
Comfort food at its best! This shepherd's pie has a base of lentils and veggies in a flavorful tomato sauce. It's all topped by fresh mashed potatoes!
Recipe #5: Oven Fries
Easy peasy! Slice potatoes into a wedge shape - like fries. Place on parchment paper. Top with herbs and spices. I used garlic powder, onion powder, and salt-free seasoning. No need to use oil! Bake at 425 degrees for 35-45 minutes, flipping after 25 minutes.
Recipe #6: Healthy Potato Salad
The 14 year old sous chef and I have been hankering for some good old-fashioned potato salad. Here's a link to the version we used. This delicious potato salad is both flavorful and healthy. We added some chopped red pepper, because everything is better with red pepper.
Recipe #7: Potato Croquettes
It had been so long since I'd made them, I'd forgotten all about these glorious bits of heaven. These are like homemade tater tots. Crisp on the outside and warm and soft on the inside, they remind you of your childhood, but without the excess oil, fat, and calories of the mass manufactured version! Here's the link. Yum!
Recipe #8: Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
For our Jewish friends, these are a staple of Hanukkah! My mother made these when I was growing up to stretch leftover baked or mashed potatoes to feed our family for a second meal. This recipe uses raw, grated potatoes, but you could easily substitute leftover baked potatoes as the base for these lovely, golden pancakes. I used egg substitute instead of whole eggs.
I don't cook with oil. So, I did a little experimenting. I threw half of them into a non-stick skillet and browned them on both sides on medium heat. The other half, I patted them into balls, rolled them in a little extra flour, and baked them in my air fryer for 14 minutes at 400 degrees. I turned them half way through the cooking time. They were both good. But, the air fried ones won the texture and taste contest.
Here are some of the products I used:
This
Power Air Fryer XL is just like the one that I use. I actually won it
about two years ago when I put my name in a drawing at a local health
fair! It is so easy to use and clean up is a breeze! You can control
the temperature and duration of cooking by pushing just a couple of
simple buttons. The unit in the photo is an updated version of my unit. Here's a link. The larger 5.3 quart is often on sale for less money than the smaller units! So, be sure to check all the avilable sizes and models.
Nordic Ware Aluminum Commercial Baker's Jelly Roll Baking Sheet
I have two of these pans and use them all the time! They hold up to long-term tough use! With over 5000 customer reviews on Amazon, it boasts and amazing 4.5 star rating! Check out this great value!
Malacasa, 3-Piece (9.5" & 12" & 13.4") Porcelain Square Bakeware Pans, Ivory White
This set is nearly identical to the one I have! I use all three sizes nearly every single week! They go seamlessly from oven to table and are incredibly elegant!
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