Potato Salad Boats Recipes

POTATO BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Scrub potatoes.
• rub with a little vegetable oil to make skins softer.
• Pierce skin with fork to allow steam to escape.
• Bake at 400 degrees until tender for about 50 to 60 minutes.
• Cool potatoes for 10 minutes.
• Cut potato in half and carefully scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact.
• In a large bowl, mash potatoes using a potato masher to remove lumps.
• Heat margarine and milk until margarine melts and beat into potatoes.
• Beat in sour cream, salt and pepper.
• Spoon into potato shells and brush with melted butter.
• Top each potato with cheddar cheese and chives.
• Place in oven until cheese melts on top.

CRAZE-E POTATO SALAD BOATS - KID FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2" cubes. Add to boiling salted water and cook for 5 minutes. Potatoes should be cooked but still firm. Drain, rinse in cold water and allow to cool.
• Steam or boil beans for 3 minutes, or until just cooked but still firm. Rinse in cold water and drain.
• Mix together yogurt, chives plus the salt and pepper if using. Pour onto the potatoes and toss gently. You can also add the boiled egg scraps if you wish. Chill for 30 minute.
• Gently fill the pasta shells with the potato mixture, mounding slightly. Tap on the counter to flatten the bottom so that the 'boats' will sit firmly on a plate.
• Now to decorate:.
• Cut each egg slice in half to form a half moon. Place one piece at the back of the boat, on top of the potato mixture.
• Slice beans lengthwise into two or three strips then cut into 1-1/2" pieces. Use the tip of a sharp knife to bore three holes along each side . Insert the bean strip. These will form the oars. (think Viking Ship).
• Cut the red pepper into small squares and place them on their edges, along both sides of the shell.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the potato mixture.
• Use a long carrot stick as the mast. Weave it through the edge of the lettuce leaf, which will become the sail. Insert into the bed of potato salad.
• Chill until ready to serve.

PARTY SALAD BOATS

Steps:

• Assemble the salad dressing an hour ahead, so the onion and salad dressing have time to blend but the onion is still crunchy.
• Bring the water to a boil with the salt. Add the pasta and cook for 12 minutes. Drain immediately and cool completely.
• Chop the romaine, tomatoes and pepperoni. Drain and add the olives. Crumble the cheese over the salad.
• Toss the salad dressing and salad. The dressing will be clumpy. Add the dressing a little at a time, being careful to not add too much. Add garlic salt to taste.
• (I usually spoon out the onions with a large non-slotted spoon. I use the dressing that comes along with the onions, leaving any excess dressing for another day.).
• Fill the pasta shells.

POTATO SALAD BOATS

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in water to cover 12-15 minutes till tender. Drain; place potatoes in ice water; drain and pat dry. Peel 2 potatoes; finely dice and place in a small bowl. Cut remaining potatoes in half. With a melon baller, scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-inch shell; set shells aside. Add pulp to bowl. Stir in olives, parsley, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, and pepper; stir to combine. Stuff potato shells with potato salad. Sprinkle with paprika. Chill for an hour before serving. Fun Fact: Party Timesavers: • Decorate and set the table the night before. • Prepare as many dishes ahead as possible to freeze or refrigerate. • Pre-slice, chop, and refrigerate ingredients for party-day dishes. • Make and bag extra ice cubes. (You'll need about a pound for every 5 guests.)