Lots of Potatoes

treesapplaud · December 2008

We have lots right now that are nearing their end... any tips for using them, any recipes?

I hate to throw away food.

dejavu · December 2008

just b/c i made this the other night. how about a shepherd's (sp) pie?

MeantToBeWed · December 2008

mashed

hasbrowns (my fav!)

hashbrown casserole

potato soup

potato dumplings

luvlieK · December 2008

I always sliced them and put season-all on and baked them and had as a snack.

dejavu · December 2008

in a stew

dejavu · December 2008

Crockpot Potato Chowder

2 cups potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 large carrot, diced

1 cup chopped leek, white part only

1 clove garlic, minced

4 cups fat-free chicken broth

1/2 cups pearl barley

1 bay leaf

1/4 tsp. dried, crushed thyme

1/4 tsp. pepper

4 oz. Canadian bacon. cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk

1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half

In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots, leek, garlic, chicken broth, barley, bay leaf, thyme, pepper, and Canadian bacon. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender. Stir in evaporated milk and Half-and half and heat through, uncovered, about 10 minutes.