Are you a potato enthusiast? If the answer is a resounding yes, then you’ve landed in the right place!
Today, we’re excited to share with you three mouthwatering potato-based recipes. While there are countless ways to enjoy this versatile vegetable, these three recipes are specially handpicked for their unique flavors and simplicity.
1.)Twice Baked Potatoes with a Cheesy Twist
@thejoshelkin has a fantastic recipe that is sure to delight your taste buds. His twice-baked potatoes are loaded with sour cream, butter, and a double dose of cheese – Parmesan and sharp cheddar. Plus, a sprinkle of smoked paprika and onion powder adds an extra depth of flavor.
Ingredients:
- Russet potatoes
- Sour cream
- Butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Sharp Cheddar cheese
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Salt & Pepper
- Optional: Chopped chives for garnish
Steps:
1.) Pierce your potato with a fork and bake it at 425° for an hour. Let the potato cool and then slice off the top.
2.) Get a spoon and scoop out the inside of the potato.
3.) Place the (scooped-out part of the) potato in a bowl; add sour cream, butter, parmesan cheese, sharp cheese, paprika, onion powder, salt & pepper. Taste to see if the flavor is to your liking.
4.) Transfer the mashed potato to a ziplock bag & cut the bottom corner of the bag.
5.) Fill the empty potato with the mashed potato from the ziplock bag.
6.) Place the potato back on the baking sheet, and bake it for 20 minutes at 425°F
7.) Optional: Garnish with chopped chives
2.) Accordion Potatoes
Our next potato recipe is a true work of art. @spicednice on TikTok shows us how to make accordion potatoes. As beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat, these potatoes are seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning, then baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Butter
- Lemon pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cajun seasoning
- Black pepper
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
- Skewers
Steps:
1.) Cut both rounded ends off a peeled potato and slice it as shown. Cut both rounded ends off a peeled potato and slice it as shown
2.) Take the sliced potato and place it in between two skewers and cut straight lines all the way across the skewers (which will help you to not cut all the way through the potato).
– Now, flip the potato over and cut a diagonal line all the way across.
– The potato should have an Accordion pattern when stretched.
– Take the sliced potato then place it in between two skewers and cut straight lines all the way across the skewers.
– Now, flip the potato over and cut a diagonal line all the way across.
– The potato should have an Accordion pattern when stretched.
3.) Pierce the skewer through the Accordion Potato. Pierce the skewer through the Accordion Potato.
4.) Stretch the Accordion Patterned Potato out a bit & give it a slight twist. Stretch the Accordion Patterned Potato out a bit & give it a slight twist.
5.) (Optional) Soak the potato in cold water for a few hours, so they’re extra crispy. (optional) Soak the potato in cold water for a few hours, so they’re extra crispy.
6.) Combine melted Butter, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, Cajun Seasoning, and Black Pepper in a bowl.
7.) Place your skewers (with the potato/s on them) on a foil-lined baking tray and brush the melted butter mix (step 6) on top of your potato/s.
8.) Bake at 350℉ for about 25 minutes or until golden.
9.) Optional: Garnish your Accordion Potatoes with some chopped Parsley.
3.) Garlic Parmesan Baked Baby Potatoes
Finally, we have a recipe from @drsweettooth that turns baby potatoes into a savory treat. Coated in a delicious blend of olive oil, butter, and garlic, then dusted with Parmesan cheese and parsley, these baked baby potatoes are downright addictive.
Ingredients:
- Baby potatoes
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic cloves
- Parmesan cheese
- Parsley
Steps
1.) Boil Baby Potatoes until they are fork-tender.
2.) Preheat oven. Place potatoes on a Baking Rack
3.) Cover potatoes with Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper & bake at 400℉ for 30 minutes
4.) In a pan melt Butter & Sauté (chopped) Garlic until aromatic. Then Chop your Parsley & Grate Parmesan Cheese (or use Parmesan Cheese that’s already grated).
5.) After your potatoes are done lather them with the Sautéed Butter & (chopped) Garlic, add the parsley & Parmesan Cheese all in a bowl.
6.) Toss bowl until all potatoes are covered in ingredients.
So, are you ready to take your potato game to the next level?
With these three recipes, you’re all set to impress your family and friends. Remember, the beauty of these recipes lies in their simplicity. They are easy to follow, require common ingredients, and yet, deliver extraordinary results. So, don your apron, get into the kitchen, and let the magic happen! Don’t forget to share your culinary journey with us using the hashtag #PotatoLoversClub.
