Can you get a more versatile, adaptable food than potatoes? We haven’t found one yet! Potatoes are one of our favorite foods to cook with – they’re filling, healthy, and make a great addition to almost any meal. Read on to find out some of our favorite things to do with this amazing food!
One of our favorite ways to prepare potatoes is to roast them alongside some fresh veggies. Simply wash and chop the potatoes, coat with olive oil and your desired seasoning(s), and roast at 425℉ for about half an hour. Potatoes tend to take on the flavors of whatever they’re cooked in or with, making it super easy to customize this dish to your own flavor preferences!
Homemade mashed potatoes are a little labor-intensive for the average college student, but if you have a free afternoon and an empty kitchen they’re so much better than their instant counterpart! Just peel the potatoes and boil until they’re soft, then mash them with butter, salt, pepper, and a splash of milk. Impress your family and friends at your next big dinner!
Baked potatoes are a super easy dish to make. You can even cook them in a microwave if you don’t have easy access to an oven! Whether you go with a microwave or the more traditional oven path, make sure to scrub the potatoes first and prick them with a fork before cooking!
If you make a large batch of baked potatoes and end up with leftovers, try using them in a breakfast hash or in a potato salad (potatoes, mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs, olives, celery, salt & pepper).
Try making your own hash browns! Just shred or dice potatoes, soak in cold water and dry, and brown with butter and seasonings!
Potatoes also make a great addition to soups and stews! They’re an easy way to stretch a dish and make it more filling, and blend seamlessly with most flavors. Try them with some fresh or frozen veggies in a vegetable soup!
❤ Juliana and Sarah
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