Being an integral part of the food supply of many countries, a world without potatoes is unimaginable! This month, we have more reasons to take in our favorite vegetable and make wonderful recipes because September is National Potato Month!
To help you get started, here are some great potato recipes that you can make at home to celebrate National Potato Month with the entire family!
Chicken and Potato Pot Pie
Chicken and Potato Pot Pie is an excellent meal for when everyone’s already starving and you’re running short on time. It is a fast and easy comfort food for both kids and adults alike. The following are the ingredients you need.
- 2 medium sized potatoes or 3 to 4 small potatoes
- 1 can of cream chicken soup
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 cup frozen vegetable blend
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 package refrigerated pie dough
Directions: Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and the chicken breast should be cut into small cubes. Mix the potatoes, vegetable, chicken, soup and a soup can of water together in a 1-quart microwave-safe dish. Top the mixture with pie dough. Brush the dough with egg. Microwave for 20 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are completely cooked.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes don’t have to be boring. Just when you thought you have tried every possible variation, this recipe introduces you to mashed potatoes with a twist. The ingredients for the roasted garlic mashed potatoes include:
- 5 pounds of russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1 and ½ sticks salted butter
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- Heavy cream
- 3 to 5 heads roasted garlic
- Salt and black pepper
Directions: Prepare your oven and preheat it to 350 degrees F. Cut the potatoes into cubes and boil it for about 30 minutes until tender. Drain and mash the potatoes for 5 minutes while allowing steam to escape. Then add the cream cheese, butter, cream, half-and-half, roasted garlic, salt and pepper. Mash and mix them together. Once done, spread the potatoes into a large baking dish and leave a slice of butter at the top. Bake for about 30 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
Potato Salad Cha Cha Cha
Potato Salad Cha Cha Cha is going to be your next family’s favorite potato recipe. Why? Because aside from offering a good mix of flavors, this recipe is also healthy. So, without further ado, here are the ingredients and steps to make this dish.
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 2 and ½ tbsp lime juice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 and ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. bottled mild jalapeno sauce
- 15 oz black beans
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 7 oz can vacuum packed kernel corn
- 1 and ½ cup sliced green onions
Directions: Cook potatoes in 2 inches of boiling water for 12 minutes or until tender. Once cooked, drain it and allow to cool. Meanwhile, whisk together the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Add salt if desired.
Twice baked potatoes
Twice baked potatoes is a recipe that your family will surely love! It features an explosion of flavors including fresh green onion, crispy bacon bits and gooey cheddar on top of hollowed out potato halves. Check the list of ingredients below.
- 8 baking potatoes
- 2 sticks salted butter
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup bacon bits
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 green onions
Directions: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Rub the potatoes with canola oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for an hour or until they are well cooked. In a large mixing bowl, place slices of butter in and add the sour cream and bacon bits. Then, remove the potatoes from the oven and reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scrape out the insides and add them in your mixing bowl. Make sure not to tear the shell. Then, place the hollowed out potato halves on a baking sheet. Meanwhile, mash the potatoes into the mixture of butter, bacon and sour cream. Then add milk, cheese, seasoned salt, green onions and black pepper. Fill the hollowed out potatoes with this filling and top each potato with more cheese. Pop them into the oven for 15 minutes and they’re ready to eat!
Now that you have these exciting potato recipes, you’re on your way to having a blast this National Potato Month! So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get messy in the kitchen and enjoy a wonderful meal with the family!
