Buttermilk Battered Potato Logs Recipes

POTATO LOGS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place potatoes in the water and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
• Mix Italian-style seasoning and egg yolk into the mashed potatoes. Allow potato mixture to cool approximately 10 minutes, or until it may be safely handled.
• Place flour, egg white and dry bread crumbs in three separate small bowls. Roll potato mixture into 1 inch logs or balls. Cover in flour, dip in egg white and coat with bread crumbs.
• Carefully lower small batches of the coated potatoes into the deep fryer. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
• As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disk/blade over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot. To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes. You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.

POTATO LOGS

Steps:

• 1. rinse and scrub the potatoes
• 2. quarter each potato, dry each quater with a paper towel to remove excess water
• 3. place the potatoes in a baggie, pour in the oil and old bay seasoning, shake the bag making sure each one is covered in the seasoning, I usually eyball the seasoning, add enough to make sure each quater is coated
• 4. spray a baking sheet with Pam and place each log in a single layer on the baking sheet
• 5. Bake at 425 degrees for about a hour turning to make sure each side is crispy
• 6. serve with melted velvetta cheese and sour cream on the side for dipping

BUTTERMILK SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
• Coat the inside of a 2-quart casserole dish with nonfat cooking spray.
• In a large zip-type plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
• Add potato slices and seal bag. Shake until potato slices are coated with flour mixture.
• Layer slices in casserole dish.
• In a medium saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add buttermilk to pan and heat; DO NOT BOIL!
• Pour mixture over potatoes and bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.

BUTTERMILK BATTERED POTATO LOGS

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into logs, 3 or 4 per potato depending on size of potato. Salt and pepper potato, dredge in flour, dredge in buttermilk and dredge in flour again. Fry in oil on medium heat until potato is tender and crispy brown. Drain on paper towel, may need to sprinkle with more salt when done. The amount of buttermilk and flour you use depends on how many potatoes you use. I usually allow 2 potatoes per person.

BUTTERMILK ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare potatoes for roasting by peeling and cutting into large chunks.
• Toss with oil.
• Place in 425°F oven on lowest rack for best browning.
• Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning at least once.
• Mash potatoes in large bowl, leaving them slightly chunky.
• Stir in buttermilk, butter, and chives.
• Season with salt and pepper.

FRIED POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 350ºF.
• Mix batter mixture until smooth.
• Cut each uncooked potato into 8 wedges, and soak in batter mixture for at least 20 minutes.
• Roll potato wedges in flour mixture, put them back in batter mixture, then flour again.
• Fry wedges for 3½ minutes or until golden brown.

POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Spread oil in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine the next five ingredients in a large plastic bag. Cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges. Place half of the potatoes in the bag; shake well to coat. Place in a single layer in pan. Repeat with remaining potatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender, turning once after 25 minutes.

BUTTERMILK-BATTERED CALAMARI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Dip squid rings into the buttermilk, then into the seasoned flour.
• Place the coated pieces in the hot oil, and fry in small batches, turning if necessary, for even cooking. When evenly browned, remove to paper towels to drain, and continue with the rest of the squid. Serve hot.

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, broth and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat buttermilk until warm. Drain potatoes and garlic; mash with buttermilk. Stir in the onions, salt and pepper.

BUTTERMILK POTATO DOUGHNUT HOLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and shortening. Add the potatoes, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; roll in additional sugar while warm.