Vickis Potatoes Recipes

THE BEST SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with unsalted butter.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/8-inch-thick slices using a mandoline or sharp knife.
• Add the sliced potatoes, heavy cream, whole milk, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the nutmeg to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and almost cooked through but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. (They should not be soft and falling apart.) Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Add the Gruyere and Parmesan, stirring gently to combine. Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until the top is light golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through and tender, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

VICKI'S GOURMET POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in salted water until tender.
• (About 10 minutes from time water gently boils) Drain.
• Combine potatoes with salts, onion, butter, cream cheese, and sour cream.
• Whip until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
• Place in buttered 2-qt.
• casserole.
• Top with grated cheese if desired.
• (May be covered and refrigerated overnight or frozen at this point, if desired) Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

THE BEST CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, mustard, salt and pepper; cook until onion is tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant. Whisk in flour; continue whisking 3-5 minutes., Whisk in milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes. Gradually stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; stir in Monterey Jack cheese. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently., Transfer potato mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. Top with bread crumbs; return to oven until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with chives.

SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
• Let sit for a minute.
• Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
• Season with salt and cayenne.
• Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
• Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
• Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
• Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
• Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
• Top with some paprika for color.
• Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.

VICKI'S MISSISSIPPI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes, cook and then peel and cube.
• Add eggs, onion, pickle relish, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Fold in mayo till coated.
• Chill and enjoy.

VICKI'S CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a covered saucepan cook potatoes in boiling, salted water for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
• Peel and cube potatoes and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add onion and egg.
• Combine mayo, sugar, celery seed, vinegar, mustard, salt, and relish.
• Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill.
• Better the second day.