Truckstoppotatoes Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.
• Wrap each potato in foil and place on a baking sheet. Poke holes into potatoes using a knife.
• Bake in the preheated oven until very tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Let potatoes cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes. Unwrap. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Shred potatoes into a large bowl using a cheese grater. Mince shallots to get 1/4 to 1/3 cup.
• Add shallots in with the potatoes; season with salt, white pepper, and cayenne. Toss with two forks until well combined. Add Cheddar cheese and mix well. Gently toss in sour cream until barely combined. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish, piling it up high, then patting it down very lightly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until piping hot and top is browned, 30 to 35 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking dish; set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the potatoes and cook for about 4 minutes, drain and set aside to cool slightly. Just enough to parboil the potatoes.
• Melt the butter and saute the onions until tender. Add the drained tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes.
• Place the drained potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper. Stir in the onion and tomato mixture and toss. Add the sour cream and Velveeta and stir. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes or until hot.
• To Garnish: If desired, garnish top with a ring of chopped tomatoes all around the outside, then a ring of avocado, then green onion and make a strip of sour cream down the center. Sprinkle top with crumbled, cooked bacon.

Steps:

• In a large covered saucepan, cook potatoes and chopped onion in a small amount of boiling water about 15 minutes or until tender, drain.
• Stir in 8 ounces sour cream, cheeses, melted butter, salt and red pepper. Stir in diced tomatoes.
• Spoon into a 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
• Bake in a 350º oven about 30 minutes or until heated through.
• Top with the 1/2 cup sour cream, fresh tomato, avocado and green onion, if desired.

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the potatoes, onion and garlic. Stir and cook until the potatoes and onions begin to soften, 6 to 7 minutes. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Add the cream, then bring to a low simmer and cover. Cook until the potatoes are cooked through, another 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, set the oven to broil and move the rack to the center.
• Remove the lid from the skillet and sprinkle the ham over the top followed by the cheese. Place the skillet under the broiler and watch until the cheese is melted and brown, about 5 minutes.
• Garnish with the sour cream and green onions.