Moms Famous Half Shell Potatoes Recipes

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400°F with rack in the center position.
• WASH the freshest smooth-skinned blemish-free russet potatoes; PIERCE each potato evenly 4 times using a fork; COAT each potato with vegetable oil; SPRINKLE each potato lightly with kosher salt; WRAP each potato with aluminum foil.
• PLACE potatoes on center rack in oven; BAKE potatoes for 1 hour.
• REMOVE potatoes from oven; ALLOW to cool just slightly; LOWER oven temperature to 350°F.
• REMOVE foil from one potato at a time with one oven mitt; CUT potato lengthwise on a cutting board with a serrated knife across the flattest, widest surface; HOLD hot potato in oven mitt; SCOOP put out potato pulp carefully from each half into a large bowl, leaving enough skin and pulp in each shell to support filling; PLACE each shell cut-side up on a cookie sheet; REPEAT same process with remaining potatoes, working quickly and carefully while potatoes are still warm.
• WHIP potato pulp well using a potato masher or fork; ADD 2 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons real mayonnaise, 1/3 cup whole milk, kosher salt and finely ground pepper to taste (more milk may be added for potatoes to remain stiff yet fluffy; ADJUST seasoning if needed; STIR in 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; FOLD in chopped onion last, just until combined.
• FILL each potato shell on the baking sheet evenly until all of the potato mixture is used; TOP each potato with sharp cheddar cheese, divided evenly between potatoes; SPRINKLE potatoes lightly with paprika (smoked paprika is good); potatoes may be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
• BAKE potatoes on the center rack in oven, for 15 minutes.
• COOL baked potatoes for 3-5 minutes.
• SERVE and enjoy!

Steps:

• Add the potatoes, celery root and 1 tablespoon salt to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and celery root.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
• Whip together the cream cheese and softened butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes. Add the hot potatoes and celery root slowly, alternating with the half-and-half. Whip until blended. Sprinkle with salt and stir in the horseradish, garlic powder and white pepper.
• Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking pan. Pour the melted butter over the potato mixture. Bake until bubbly and slightly brown, about 45 minutes. Garnish with the chives.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix potatoes, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, butter, onion, salt, and black pepper together in a casserole dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until hot throughout and bubbly on top, about 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Chop or dice all of your vegetables and set aside.
• Drain clams, save the liquid.
• (I usually throw in the extra clam juice for the added flavor, you will get about 1/2 cup of juice from the can of clams).
• (I start the bacon and the vegetables all in the pan that I will finish the soup in- then you get the flavor from the bacon crustys on the bottom).
• Fry bacon bits and set aside.
• Drain off all bacon fat but enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
• Saute potato, onion, celery and carrot in bacon drippings for 5 minutes.
• Add the clam juice, salt and pepper, thyme and chopped parsley.
• Cook for 20 minutes or until the veggys are all fork tender.
• Add the 1/2 and 1/2.
• Add the Bacon.
• (This is where I divide the soup if you want a pot of potato soup as well).
• Add the clams.
• Thicken to desired consistency with cornstarch and water.

Steps:

• in a large bowl, mix together ingredients.
• Pour mixture into a nine by thirteen inch pan.
• Mix topping and pour evenly over potatoes
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in the same pot over medium-low heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until onions are starting to turn clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes, cover, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, Gruyere cheese, and parsley. Cover, and allow to sit until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir before serving.

Steps:

• Spray a foil lined baking sheet or a large shallow pan with non-stick spray.
• Wash and dry the potatoes cutting each into 4-8 wedges and place skin side down in pan.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Stir all other ingredients together and pour over the potatoes.
• Bake uncovered at 50-60 minutes or to desired crispness, turning once halfway through cooking time.

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix next 4 ingredients together.
• Pour over potatoes and cover with plastic wrap.
• Microwave for 9 minutes.
• Depending on your microwave, the cook time could be more or less.