Country Taters Recipes

Steps:

• Combine smoked sausage, potatoes, onion, bell pepper and water in a large pot.
• Cover and simmer over medium heat 15 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are soft.

Steps:

• 1. scoop potato flesh out of peel. keep warm
• 2. fry country ham pieces an a frying pan for 3-4 minutes
• 3. preheat deep fryer to 350 degrees. fry green beans for 3 minutes or until green beans are crispy...not too brown. slice green beans on a bias
• 4. mash potatoes in a mixing bowl. add butter, everglades and pepper. mix well. fold in chives, seafood sauce, sour cream, 1/2 green beans & 1/2 ham. heat potato mixture in microwave for 2-3 minutes
• 5. add potato mixture back into the warm potato skins. top with remaining green beans and ham. serve and enjoy!

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, heat shortening over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a pot; add cold water until potatoes are covered by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes; drain. Cool until easily handled, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Shred potatoes into thin strips with a box grater; drain excess water. Place shredded potato into a large mixing bowl. Stir parsley, flour, salt, seasoned pepper, and onion powder into the potatoes until combined. Shape potato mixture into potato nuggets.
• Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large stockpot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place potato nuggets in the fryer, 5 to 10 at a time. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

Steps:

• 1. Cook bacon slowly with just a dab of crushed red pepper. When about half done, drain bacon & pour off some of the grease.
• 2. Put bacon back into the pan with diced sweet potatoes & salt & pepper to taste. (Can also use Morton's Natures Seasoning! This is what I use to season almost every thing I cook!)
• 3. Add a bit of water & cook, covered until almost done. Add onions & cook until soft. ENJOY!