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Montreal Steak Seasoned Mashed Potatoes

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mashed potatoesAnother mashed potato recipe, you ask. True, I already have one on the blog. These however, are different. This I am convinced is the best mashed potato recipe out there. At least the best I have ever made, plus it has the extra bonus that you leave the skins on, which in turn saves you time because you don’t have to peel them. I like mashed potatoes that still have their skins, it tastes, I don’t know , rustic? So next time you are throwing a steak on the Barbie whip up a batch of these for a decadent side dish.

Recipe from Allrecipes

  • 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp. bacon bits
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese- I used Cheddar
  • 2 Tbsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender and skins are just starting to peel away. Drain and return to pot. Mash with butter and milk with potato masher.

2. Add remaining ingredients, and whip using a hand mixer until everything has blended together.

3. Eat and enjoy!

Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

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Mashed PoatoesSo last night when our company was over, after I finished eating my dinner, I jumped up and scooped some mashed potatoes into a bowl and started taking pictures. Don’t you just love being a food blogger and realizing half way through dinner that you forgot to take pictures. They didn’t bat an eyelash, and knew exactly what I was up too. Gotta love friends like that. I usually like to get all my picture-taking done before the actual guests arrive, but sometimes, I get busy or just plain forget. I really liked this mashed potato recipe though so I wanted to share it with you! The theme of the night was comfort food at it’s finest we had, meatloaf, carrots, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls (provided by guests) and for dessert chocolate cake and ice cream.

Recipe from Kraft What’s Cooking Magazine Spring 09

  • 2 lb red potatoes, (about 8), cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup light cream cheese spread
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp parmesan cheese

1. Place potatoes in large pot and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are cooked through. (about 15 minutes). Broth should be mostly absorbed.

2. Mash with potato masher. Add remaining ingredients and blend with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

3. Eat and enjoy!

Rosemary Au Gratin Potatoes

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Rosemary Au Gratin PotatoesIt’s the last day of 2012. Tonight I will be eating a lovely vegetarian dinner ( stay tuned the next couple days for some awesome veggie recipes) and of course our New Year’s tradition, Chocolate Fondue. I think the kids look forward to this as much as all the Christmas baking I do. Chocolate Fondue, Hot melted chocolate, with a little fruit to dip in. Heaven, is one word I would use to describe it. Anyhoo, for our Vegetarian Christmas dinner, I made a turkeyless dinner, you know stuffing, potatoes lots o veggies. This potato recipe was the main feature and my og my was it ever delicious. I can honestly say, these were the best potatoes I have ever made, nay eaten! I am ready to make up another batch and eat them to my little heart’s content. These will be making an appearance at the dinner table many a time in 2013.

Recipe from Allrecipes

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8 inch slices
  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.

2.Melt butter in large saucepan. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add the cream. Bring to a boil. Stir for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Add all your seasonings, and stir in potatoes.

3. Pour mixture into a greased 13×9 inch casserole and top with parmesan. Cover. Bake for 45 minutes.

4. Uncover, bake additional 15 minutes.

5. Eat and enjoy!

Caramelized Green Beans with Walnuts

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Green BeansWhen I read a recipe that adds sugar to vegetables, I’m like, Yum, I should make that. I know a normal mother would probably scoff at the idea of adding sugar to the all so important vegetable portion of dinner. Not here! These were delicious, and I think that you should add them to your Christmas menu. Yes, I am talking to you! Don’t be shy, go ahead, make a batch of these bad boys up! Add a little fun to your veggies!

Recipe from Allrecipes

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add water and walnuts. Cover, cook additional 10 minutes.

3. Add both sugars and salt, stir to coat. Cook additional 5 minutes.

4. Eat and enjoy!