Baked Potato Soup
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 large potatoes, baked, peeled and coarsely mashed (1 1/2 lbs.) Crumbled cooked bacon, or bacon bits, optional
1/3 cup plus 2 Tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, divided
In a large saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and 1/4 cup onions. Cover; cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes (Do not boil). Garnish with remaining cheese, onions and bacon if desired.
Garlic-Cheese Crescent Rolls
l tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
l teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Separate crescent dough into eight triangles. Roll up from the widened side and place side down 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Curve ends to form a crescent.
Combine the butter, garlic powder and oregano, brush over rolls. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Potato Pancakes with Apple-Cherry Chutney
Pancakes:
l pound baking potatoes (about 2 medium)
1/2 small onion
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
Wash and scrub potatoes; cut into chunks. Combine potatoes, onion, egg whites, flour, salt and pepper in food processor or blender; process until almost smooth.
Heat skillet over medium heat. Add l teaspoon oil. Spoon 1/3 cup batter per pancake into skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add l teaspoon oil with each batch. Makes 6 servings (2 pancakes each)
Apple-Cherry Chutney:
l cup chunky applesauce
1/2 cup canned tart cherries, drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
l teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Combine all ingredients in small saucepan bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Serve warm.
