What's the Best Potato Recipe for a Last-Minute Dinner Request?

[kcjodih]

Does anyone have a tried and true, favorite potato recipe? I have NO idea what I'm looking for but the MIL from h#&& just called and left a message at 10 o'clock at night that my hubby can bring the potatoes for dinner on Sunday...two hours away. BIL birthday, too far for me to be interested in driving for a 3 hour visit so thank goodness I'm working but what the heck? She knows I'm working the day before until 7, and the day of from 9am so why not request something easy of her son who's bringing the two kids with him like wine or salad?

So...besides plain old mashed or scalloped, I'm at a loss. I don't even know what else is being served, brought. Please help!

 

[cindylpal]

I have a cheesy potatoes that you use hash-browns?!?!? He could prepare them at home and then just reheat...it's done in a13 x 9.

 

[pcsharon1]

You could do twice baked potatoes and reheat there.

 

[kcjodih]

Interested in any and all that anyone would like to share. I believe there will be 14 people in total so I need something that makes alot or I can double easily. Thanks everyone!

 

[lesliec]

There is a recipe that some people from church always do for pot luck's.... Maybe Cornflake potatoes.... super yummy and always great even after sitting through service. Google it.

 

[wadesgirl]

Parmesan Cottage-Baked Potatoes
3 T butter
3 Medium Potatoes (about 1 pound) thinly sliced
1/8 tsp garlic powder (we use fresh)
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into thin rings.
1/4 cup parmesan cheeseArrange potato slices and onion rings in a thin layer in greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Melt butter and drizzle over potatoes. Combine garlic, pepper and parmesan cheese; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake in 450 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until browned, carefully turning once. I've made these in a smaller pan and layered them. Normally I don't turn them either. But they are good and different.

 

[mountainmama74]

This:

Cheesy Potatoes

2 lbs frozen hash browns
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
4 Tbsp butter, melted
8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 pint sour cream

Combine all ingredients except butter, and spread into the baker.
Drizzle melted butter over top. Microwave on HIGH for 30 minutes.


I omit the butter, and add a little velveeta, and also I use mild and sharp cheddar cheeses. Also, I microwave for about 12 minutes, stir, and go another 10 or so, stir and then go from there. The longest it's ever taken was about 23 minutes!

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Heavenly Potatoes (these are delicious and super easy make the day before)

prepare instant potatoes according to package directions enough for 6 -8 servings
Add
4 oz cream cheese
4 oz sour cream
1 small carton green or french onion chip dip

Mix into warm potatoes.
bake in greased casserole dish (or silicone pan) until golden brown
you can sprinkle the top with paprika or add shredded cheddar cheese before serving

 

[gailz2]

And don't forget good old potato salad. Since the potatoes were dictated, I'd be tempted to have him just bring a bag of potatoes and let her do them, since she knows you can't come. LOL.

 

[DeannaK1022]

I'm with Gail.. I'm guessing there's a Grocery store that has a good potato salad near by

 

[heather223]

I agree with Potato salad or even better is sending the bag of potatoes and letting her make them! I should also add that my MIL does this stuff to me all the time! At Thanksgiving she told me to make 3 pumpkin pies and other family members to make pumpkin deserts. Funny thing was there was 3 of us that brought some sort of pumpkin desert, only 10 people there to eat, and only 3 of us who liked pumpkin. It was so frustrating!

 

[lesliec]

I agree with Potato salad or even better is sending the bag of potatoes and letting her make them!

I should also add that my MIL does this stuff to me all the time! At Thanksgiving she told me to make 3 pumpkin pies and other family members to make pumpkin deserts. Funny thing was there was 3 of us that brought some sort of pumpkin desert, only 10 people there to eat, and only 3 of us who liked pumpkin. It was so frustrating!

Paula Dean has an awesome Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake recipe. It has become one of our family traditions.....