Combine in large bowl:
2 cans kidney beans
2 cans white northern beans
3 c. mini croutons
1 lb. diced white cheddar cheese
Mix well and add enough mayonnaise to thoroughly coat bean mixture.
Russian Fried Potatoes
5-8 medium red potatoes
1 1/2 t. salt
1 diced small onion
2 garlic cloves
Dice garlic and onion. Peel potatoes and slice thinly. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle salt over potatoes and mix with your hands until the potatoes are evenly salted. Oil a large frying pan and place over medium heat. Cook potatoes until they are browned on the bottom, then turn the potatoes and repeat until slightly browned. Add the garlic and onion mixture. Cook until the potatoes are soft and browned.
Peel and slice thinly:
5-8 medium red potatoes
Place in large bowl and sprinkle with:
1 1/2 t. salt
Mix well with hands until potatoes are evenly coated with salt.
Dice:
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
Oil a large frying pan and place over medium heat. Cook potatoes until they are browned on the bottom, then turn the potatoes and repeat until slightly browned. Add the garlic and onion mixture. Cook until the potatoes are soft and browned.
Seasoned Potato Fries
Dice into 1/2 inch cubes:
5-6 medium sized potatoes
Place in a bowl and stir in:
1/4 c. oil
Combine in small bowl:
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. onion powder
1/4 t. celery salt
1/4 t. paprika
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
1 minced leek
1 t. parsley
1/8 t. turmeric
Sprinkle spice mixture over oiled potatoes and stir until well coated.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 425 for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are done.
Variation: omit spices and add shredded cheese 5 minutes before removing from oven.
Au Gratin Vegetables
Preheat oven to 350.
Prepare:
1 c. each cooked carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower (frozen may be used)
Toss together:
1/2 c. plain potato chips
1 T. melted butter or oil
Set aside for topping.
Saute in saucepan over low heat:
3 T. butter or oil
1 clove of garlic, minced (optional)
Stir in:
3 T. flour
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
Cook, stirring, until bubbly. Add:
1 1/2 c. milk
Cook and stir until smooth. Add:
1 c. grated cheese
Stir until melted; remove from heat. Add:
cooked veggies
1 T. parsley
Spread mixture in a shallow 1 1/2 qt. baking pan or casserole dish. Sprinkle topping evenly over top. Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand 3-5 minutes before serving.
Option:
Make ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Add cooked diced ham.
