Brenda Gantt Creamed Potatoes Recipes

CREAMED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain potatoes and place in a large serving bowl. Add cream sauce; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

BRENDA'S POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Placed diced potatoes into dutch oven and cover with water. Boil until just tender enough to poke with a fork. Drain and set aside in colander.
• 2. Fry bacon. Remove from pan.
• 3. Dice onion and celery and saute in bacon grease until tender. Remove and set aside.
• 4. Add enough butter to bacon grease to make 8 Tablespoons of total fat. Add 1/2 cup flour and make a rue.
• 5. Add 8 cups milk a little at a time and thicken.
• 6. Add 1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds of Velveeta and stir until melted.
• 7. Add bacon, onions and celery plus grease left in bowl.
• 8. Microwave shredded carrots with a little water in them to soften. Add to soup mixture.
• 9. Add potatoes and 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Heat thoroughly, stirring frequently.