10 Ways to Get Quick Meals for Dinner
Quick & Healthy Pre-Packaged Food Ideas Meal Planning Tips, Recipes, & the Power of Pre-Packaged Food The idea of preparing dinner after a long, busy day can be daunting. Fortunately, with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee is here to simplify dinnertime with 10 meal-planning hacks that give you peace of mind without compromising on nutritional value or taste. Embrace Stress-Free Dinner Hacks When the fridge seems bare, the kids are restless, and you have no desire to go to the grocery store,... Read More
Mashed Potato Cups
Serves 12 Ingredients: 1/2 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1-1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided 6 cups hot Colorado mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter) 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Directions: In a large bowl, add milk, butter, salt, pepper and 1-1/3 cups cheese to mashed potatoes. Grease two 6-portion muffin pans; divide potato mixture between pans. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with parsley. Cover and freeze one pan for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining... Read More
Mushroom Potato Soup Recipe in San Luis Valley, CO
Recipe from: “Taste of Home” Ingredients 2 medium leeks, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 6 tablespoons butter, divided 6 cups chicken broth 5 cups diced and peeled Colorado Potatoes 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy whipping cream Directions In a Dutch oven or soup kettle (quart pot), saute leeks and carrots in 3 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, dill, salt, pepper and... Read More
Super Bowl Potato Recipes
No Super Bowl menu is complete without potatoes! We’ve gathered a few of our favorites that are sure to impress your guests. No matter who you’re rooting for, you’ll be a winner with these on your plate! Baked Potato Nachos Nutritious baked potatoes lay the foundation for this delicious twist on a Super Bowl classic. Top with fresh salsa and a dollop of Greek yogurt to make these nachos a healthy version of a traditionally indulgent food. Cheesy Potato Skins with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Potato skins are an essential piece of... Read More
Leftover Potato Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but the day after Christmas you may be at a loss for what to make. With a fridge full of leftovers, and your culinary creativity spent, you may have no clue where to start. Don’t fear, we have you covered! Check out these leftover potato breakfast recipes! Whether you have leftover roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes or baked potatoes, we have the perfect way to transform your leftovers into a delicious breakfast! Breakfast Hash with Leftover Roasted Potatoes This recipe is highly... Read More