50 Ways of Potatoes

[Neto]

big ones - baked
the really small ones that were not done growing yet, but it's time to dig them - boiled
my third (and last choice) - mashed.

(I'm referring to the traditional mashed potatoes, where you end up with a smooth mix. There's also a fairly new to me way of doing potatoes that are 'mashed', but it's something like you boil or bake them first - I don't know which it is, as I am not a cook - then they are smashed down, and maybe roasted in the oven. Like these too.)

Oh, and diced & boiled in soup, with just a bit of ham, maybe just a ham bone, to give it flavor. (We 'Russian' Mennonites are big on soups.... I'd put this up as # 2, except in the winter, then it's #1.)

[QuietlyListening]

Yes, baked til the skin is super crispy- remove the potato and put butter on it and put butter in the skin halves. YUM

Neto- those potatoes you described sound like smashed potatoes.

[barnhart]

I like them casserole style. I don't know how to do it, but there should be several at any southern carry food event. They are baked, but it's more than that. It involves a lot cheese, sour cream ect...

[Bootstrap]

I like them casserole style. I don't know how to do it, but there should be several at any southern carry food event. They are baked, but it's more than that. It involves a lot cheese, sour cream ect...

Sounds like scalloped potatoes? They sure are good ...



Closely related to Potatoes au Gratin:

If you’re wondering what the difference is between Scalloped Potatoes and Au Gratin Potatoes, scalloped potatoes are made with a flour-butter-milk roux, whereas Potatoes au Gratin are made with 100% indulgence: cream, butter and cheese.

[Bootstrap]

Wrap them in aluminum foil. Bury them in hot coals. Unwrap and eat.

[Bootstrap]

Honestly, microwaved potatoes are plenty good, you don't have to get fancy. Cut into them so they don't explode, put in the microwave, cut open and add butter ...

[MaxPC]

Let it henceforth be noted that
MASHED
is an option on this poll.

mashed has been added to the poll.

Thank you, Justme.

big ones - baked
the really small ones that were not done growing yet, but it's time to dig them - boiled
my third (and last choice) - mashed.

(I'm referring to the traditional mashed potatoes, where you end up with a smooth mix. There's also a fairly new to me way of doing potatoes that are 'mashed', but it's something like you boil or bake them first - I don't know which it is, as I am not a cook - then they are smashed down, and maybe roasted in the oven. Like these too.)

Oh, and diced & boiled in soup, with just a bit of ham, maybe just a ham bone, to give it flavor. (We 'Russian' Mennonites are big on soups.... I'd put this up as # 2, except in the winter, then it's #1.)

These sound great!

[Somebody]

Basically potatoes are good any way you make them!!

[steve-in-kville]

Steak fries on the grill are pretty good. I learned to do them in the oven. Became a family favorite.