Melting Potatoes
Equipment
- vegetables peeler or paring knife
- cutting board & sharp knife
- medium bowl
- small bowl
- 9 x 13 baking dish
- serving platter
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes
- 1 stick (8 TBS) salted butter, melted (DIVIDED)
- 1 pinch (1/8 tsp) salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. (The high heat with give them a nice roasted technique to them.)
- Peel potatoes and place into bowl of water. Cut peeled potatoes into 1" rounds and place back into bowl and fill with clean water.In a small bowl whisk together 4 TBS melted butter, 1 pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp thyme.
- Drain water from potatoes and dry them with paper towels slightly. Pour butter mixture over potatoes in bowl and toss to coat.
- Place coated potatoes into a 9 x 13 baking dish in a single layer. (If you have more potatoes then will fit in baking dish, place remaining ones into another small baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and flip potatoes over. Place back into oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together 1 cup chicken broth, 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Remove potatoes from oven and flip them over. Pour chicken broth mixture over the potatoes. Place back in oven for 15 additional minutes.
- Test for doneness. Remove potatoes from baking dish to a serving platter. Pour 4 TBS melted butter over the potatoes and sprinkle dried parsley on the tops of potatoes. Potatoes with be crispy and have a caramelized finish with a smooth fluffy center.
Broccoli, Rice & Cheese Casserole
Broccoli, Rice & Cheese Casserole
Equipment
- medium sauce pan (to cook rice)
- 9 x 13 baking dish
- medium skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water, for cooking rice
- 3/4 cup uncooked white long grain rice
- 2 TBS butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 (10oz) bags frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 2 (10oz) cans cream of soups (chicken, celery or mushroom)
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 oz shredded cheddar cheese; DIVIDED
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan bring water to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice, place a lid on and lower heat to a low heat and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- While rice is cooking, melt butter over medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add in onion and saute until softened. Add in garlic and stir for 1 additional minute. Stir in soups, 1/4 cup water, and seasonings. Add in cooked rice, broccoli, and 8 oz of shredded cheese. Mix well to combine all ingredients and the cheese has melted.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish and smooth evenly. Sprinkle the rest of the 4 oz of shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until casserole is heated through and bubbly.
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