Mikes Potatoes Recipes

MIKE'S POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add diced potatoes and cook until browned and crisp,stirring frequently.
• Add cheeses, tomato, onion and green onion and stir until cheese melts.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Gently mix in avocado.
• Spoon onto plates and top with a dollop of sour cream.
• Serve immediately.

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

RESTAURANT-STYLE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot or dutch oven. Add enough water to cover the potatoes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, sour cream, Parmesan cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer.
• When potatoes pierce easily with a paring knife, remove from heat and drain. Add potatoes to the bowl with the other ingredients and mix on medium speed until mostly smooth (there may be some lumps, but we usually don't mind that). Serve.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

MIKE'S POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preeheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine soup and milk, spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then spoon enough soup mixture in and spread to cover bottom of dish. Place a layer of potatoes then a layer of onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper, pour soup mixture to cover well and continue layering in that order, ending with a layer of potatoes and soup mixture. Shredded cheddar cheese may also be sprinkled on top if desired.
• Bake for approximately 30 minutes, casserole should start to brown lightly, start testing potatoes with tip of knife, when tender it's done.