The BEST Potato Side Dishes - My SECRET Potato Recipes!

Today I'm sharing my secret potato recipes fro the best potato side dishes! These are tried and true recipes that I have been making for years. ITEMS FROM THIS VIDEO OXO 4 Cup angled measuring cup https://amzn.to/49LsG8x Made In Oval Baking Dish https://amzn.to/4gLYcFz OXO Mandoline Slicer https://amzn.to/4gO5WqP OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY Dinner Ideas from Holiday Leftovers https://youtu.be/v_8y2n0Z93Q Baked Potato Dinner Ideas https://youtu.be/R7IkVmQbzMc ------------------------------ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CookingAllTheBooks INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_cookingthebooks_ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cookingallthebooks WEBSITE: https://www.cookingthebooks.net/ ------------------------------ POTATOES AU GRATIN 1 clove of fresh garlic cut in half lengthwise 1Tbsp softened butter 2 1/2lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) 3c half and half 1 1/4tsp salt 1/4tsp freshly ground pepper a few dashes of hot sauce 3 to 4Tbsp dry bread crumbs 2Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces Cayenne pepper to taste 6oz shredded cheddar cheese Prepare a 2 1/2 to 3 quart shallow baking dish rubbing bottom and sides with cut side of garlic clove. Then, generously butter the dish. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/8" slices. Place sliced potatoes in 3 or 4 quart saucepan and add half and half, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir to combine. On stove, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once potatoes have softened, pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Smooth top with spatula. Sprinkle evenly with dry bread crumbs, then dot with butter pieces. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper if desired. Top evenly with shredded cheese. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving. LOADED POTATO SALAD 1c sour cream 1/2c mayonnaise 1/2oz to 1oz Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning 2lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) 6oz shredded cheddar cheese 3 to 3 1/2oz cooked and crumbled bacon 1/2c sliced green onions To prepare dressing, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning. Whisk together and set aside. Wash and peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. Place in 4qt saucepan and cover with water by 1 to 2 inches. Salt the water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. When potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, drain and let them cool slightly. Place cooked potatoes in a large bowl. Add desired amount of dressing (remember, some of the dressing will absorb into the potatoes as they sit) and gently combine. Add most of the cheese, bacon, and green onion, setting a small amount of each aside for garnish. Gently combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably several hours or overnight. Garnish with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions. ------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:06 How to make Potatoes Au Gratin 10:23 Loaded Potato Salad Recipe 19:30 Potato Chat and Outro ------------------------------ MY FAV KITCHEN GEAR - seriously, I use this stuff ALL the time: - Twist Whisk: https://amzn.to/3tDvFPo - Geometry kitchen towels: https://www.geometry.house/?ref=AnnaB15 - use my link for 15% off! - 1/4 Sheet Pans (to hold my prepped ingredients!): https://amzn.to/46S9IKE - Ove Glove: https://amzn.to/3CkmyV5 - Small offset spatula: https://amzn.to/3GB9Rb7 - OXO Mini Angled Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/3Gx2osz - GIR Silicone Spatula: https://amzn.to/3ImvNIs ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Links included above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not required to click through any of my links, and there is no additional cost to you.