Parmesan Broccoli Potatoes

My wife proclaimed that the broccoli in these Parmesan broccoli potatoes was the best she’s ever had. I guess I could’ve left out the potatoes but they were my favorite! It’s a win-win dish for us! I made them on the grill, cooking them over indirect heat, but you can cook them in the oven just as easily. They really are fantastic!

Parmesan Broccoli Potatoes

Done To Perfection

After about 10 minutes I checked on the Parmesan broccoli potatoes and gave them a little stir. If they’re looking a little dry don’t be afraid to add a bit (1/4 cup at most!) of water and stir. Depending on how big your potatoes and broccoli florets are you might need a bit longer than the 15 minute cooking time. You want them to be tender but not falling apart. I like to use a skewer to poke them. If the skewer goes into the potato without much resistance, they’re done and ready to serve!

Although you can make these potatoes in the oven, you can also make them on a grill. I recommend that you use a grill basket if you do. I makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

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Parmesan Broccoli Potatoes
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Parmesan Broccoli Potatoes

My wife proclaimed that the broccoli in these Parmesan broccoli potatoes was the best she’s ever had. I guess I could’ve left out the potatoes but they were my favorite! 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli, Parmesan, potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 124kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • If cooking in the oven, preheat to 400 F. If cooking on a grill fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with oil and toss gently to coat.
  • Fold in the broccoli.
  • Transfer to a baking dish (oven) or disposable aluminum pan (grill). Add the water and cover with foil.
  • Bake or grill about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan and garnished with parsley.

Notes

Use a toothpick to test the potatoes for doneness.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Tangy Bean Salad

One thing is guaranteed. Put a bean salad in front of me, and it’s going to disappear. For me, it doesn’t get any better or easier. The perfect contrast in textures and flavors. A little sweet. A little tang. There are hundreds of variations on bean salad, and I am pretty sure I’ve made and enjoyed them all. This tangy bean salad is no exception. Made in no time, but better after it gets happy in the fridge for a few hours first.

Tangy Bean Salad

Open To Changes

Like with any good ole bean salad you can change this tangy bean salad up to suit your tastes. I think a few slices or fresh jalapeno are great if you like a little kick. Roasted red bell pepper instead of green bell pepper is also a nice change. You can get roasted peppers in a jar usually by the pickles in the grocery store. They’re nicely sweet and really tasty.

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Tangy Bean Salad

There are hundreds of variations on bean salad, and I am pretty sure I’ve made and enjoyed them all. This tangy bean salad is no exception. Made in no time, but better after it gets happy in the fridge for a few hours first.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 281kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, and oil.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and mix.
  • Add beans to the bowl and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Notes

Stir before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Corn Salad

Corn is in season and that’s a happy time for me. And as much as I love grilled corn-on-the-cob, corn in salads is tied for my favorite way to get some good fresh corn into my belly. Like this jalapeno popper grilled corn salad. Creamy dressing. Crunchy bacon. Deliciously sweet corn. And a little heat. This is the perfect side dish for a grill-out or picnic. Make extra because everyone is going to want seconds. Even grandma. Well, if she likes a little spiciness that is. Now that I think about it, you might want to warn her first that this salad does contain jalapenos.

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Corn Salad

Fresh Is Best

I prefer to use fresh corn when I make jalapeno popper grilled corn salad. We’re getting our corn from the southern US now, but soon they’ll be harvesting corn here in Indiana. Almost time for my yearly ritual of putting up corn for the winter. I race on down to our local farmer’s market, Binford Farmer’s Market, and load up on corn as soon as it’s available. And I do mean load up. My favorite? My Dad’s Sweet Corn from Tipton, Indiana. Hand-picked and incredibly sweet, they always have great corn.

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Jalapeño Popper Grilled Corn Salad
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Jalapeño Popper Grilled Corn Salad

And as much as I love grilled corn-on-the-cob, corn in salads is tied for my favorite way to get some good fresh corn into my belly. Like this jalapeno popper grilled corn salad.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 439kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ears fresh corn husks NOT removed
  • Olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 jalapenos stems and seeds removed, minced
  • 1 cup bacon cooked, chopped
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for medium heat grilling.
  • Peel back the husks from the corn but do not remove them. Remove all silks.
  • Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pull the husks back around the corn and tightly wrap in foil.
  • Place on the grill and cook 20 minutes, rotating often.
  • Open the foil and continue cooking until the corn is tender.
  • Remove the corn from the grill and let cool until you can cut the kernels from the ears.
  • Combine the corn with all remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creamy Dill Broccoli Slaw

I can’t say I have thought much about using broccoli in a slaw. What, no cabbage? But you know, this creamy dill broccoli coleslaw opened my eyes (and taste buds!) to a totally new way of making slaw. Loaded with dill and with a slight hint of lime, this slaw screams ‘summer’, though you can make it any time of the year.

Creamy Dill Broccoli Slaw

Crunchy. And Then Some.

You can substitute ‘normal’ shredded cabbage for the broccoli if you wish. Broccoli slaw tends to stay crunchier longer than cabbage, which can get soggy in no time. If you do make this creamy dill broccoli slaw with cabbage instead, sauce only the amount of slaw you plan on serving. That way the leftovers won’t get drenched in sauce and become soggy.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Creamy Dill Broccoli Slaw
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Creamy Dill Broccoli Slaw

Loaded with dill and a hint of lime, this slaw has a great summer flavor with plenty of crunch to it.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword cole slaw, coleslaw, creamy, slaw
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 231kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli slaw a small bag
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime lime zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin I used slightly less
  • chile pepper sliced, for garnish (optional)
  • chives sliced, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the slaw mix in a medium resealable container.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients except for the garnish.
  • Add to the slaw.
  • Cover and shake gently to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Optionally, serve garnished with sliced pepper and chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Spiral Potatoes

My oh my oh my these roasted spiral potatoes were good. And kinda pretty, too. But definitely delicious. The potatoes get cooked up perfectly, mixed with smoky bacon, garlic and seasonings. As the potatoes near their journey to doneness they are then topped with butter and cheese. Oh yeah! Garnished with sour cream and green onions, this is one mighty fine side dish.

Roasted Spiral Potatoes

Fancy, But Easy.

Assembling the potatoes in the pan is the key to having them cook perfectly (and look cool). It’s easier than it looks. Just cut all of your potatoes the same thickness (it’s up to you if you want to leave the skin on or not). Then for each circular layer select pieces that are roughly the same size. You then just lay them into a lightly oiled cast iron skillet at a slight angle, overlapping by about half. You’ll need one hand to hold them in place and one hand to add potatoes. Once you’ve made the full circle they’ll stay in place.

Roasted Spiral Potatoes

The Aroma Is Amazing

When the roasted spiral potatoes come out of the oven they are tender, covered in ooey gooey melted cheese. They look and smell out of this world. You’ll never want to cook potatoes any other way.

Make sure you add a good bit of paprika to the spice mixture. It adds great color.

Roasted Spiral Potatoes

This dish is best prepared in a cast iron skillet. Nothing conducts heat better!

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These potatoes go great with a grilled steak. The perfect meat-and-potatoes dinner! Also try my melt-in-your mouth melting potatoes.

Roasted Spiral Potatoes
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Roasted Spiral Potatoes

My oh my oh my these roasted spiral potatoes were good. And kinda pretty, too. But definitely delicious.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword roasted potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 159kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Lightly oil your skillet.
  • Lightly toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and the minced garlic
  • Layer potatoes around the edge of the skillet. You’ll want to select pieces that are roughly the same size. Over lap the potatoes by about half, using one hand to add potatoes while the other hand keeps the potatoes in place. You’ll want them to be at about a 60 degree angle, slightly angled back, following the contour of the skillet.
  • Once your first layer is done, add two more, each inside of the other. You might need four total layers depending on the size of your skillet and potatoes.
  • When you get to the end you’ll have a little round ‘hole’ in the middle. Place a potato end (point-side up) in that spot to complete the arrangement.
  • Combine the seasonings and sprinkle over the tops of the potatoes. Don’t be shy.
  • Sprinkle the bacon pieces over the top and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Drizzle with the butter, raise the temperature to 425 F, and cook another 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Serve garnished with sour cream and green onions.

Notes

You’ll need a cast iron skillet to make these roasted spiral potatoes. The larger the skillet, the more potatoes you will need. I used a 10″ Lodge.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cherry Tomato Salad

This cherry tomato salad is crazy good. Tomato season is our favorite time of the year, and this dish definitely satisfied our quest for tomato yumminess. The combination of balsamic vinegar and pesto sauce really makes for a wonderful dressing and marinade. The red onions add a nice bite. The original recipe calls for half an onion, but I would add more. The onions were so great that I’ll definitely use the entire onion the next time I make this salad.

Cherry Tomato Salad

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This salad can also be made with whole tomatoes (heirloom would be amazing!) cut into wedges. Of course, it wouldn’t be a cherry tomato salad then but it’d still be great! This salad screams fresh and packs tremendous flavor in every bite.

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Cherry Tomato Salad
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Cherry Tomato Salad

This cherry tomato salad is crazy good. Tomato season is our favorite time of the year, and this dish definitely satisfied our quest for tomato yumminess. The combination of balsamic vinegar and pesto sauce really makes for a wonderful dressing and marinade.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword salad, tomato
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 5 servings
Calories 86kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pints grape tomatoes halved if desired (I used a mix of yellow, purple and red tomatoes)
  • ½ red onion sliced thin (I wouldn’t hesitate to use the entire onion)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce cut into chunks or shredded (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the tomatoes and onions in a large resealable container.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, parsley, pesto, sugar and garlic.
  • Add to the tomato mixture and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
  • Serve over lettuce, if using, or just serve in bowls.

Notes

You can also use sliced or chopped Roma tomatoes.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2407IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Broccoli in Hoisin Sauce

Summer is such a great time for a stir-fry. Fresh in-season vegetables scream ‘stir-fry me’ out at you as you walk through the farmer’s market or grocery store. In fact, a few heads of broccoli where screaming at me the other day, so I took them home and made a quick stir fry with broccoli in Hoisin sauce. And boy am I glad that I did!

Broccoli in Hoisin Sauce

Broccoli Needs Help And Here It Is

Hoison sauce adds a nice sweet and salty flavor to any veggies. I love stir-frying broccoli in Hoisin sauce. I was a bit intimidated the first times making it. I would get the broccoli a little too over-done, more often than not. I learned to keep an eye on it. You can ‘feel’ the broccoli soften as you cook it when you move it around with your spatula. And hey, when in doubt, take out a piece, blow on it a bit to cool it, and try it! You could cut into the thickest part, the step, and check for doneness that way too, but it’s more fun (and yummy) to take a bite!

See You Outside

I really love these dish even more when I get to cook it outside. I fire up my charcoal grill which has a fantastic, large wok insert. The wok gets incredibly hot over the coals, much hotter than I could ever get it on my flattop electric stove. It’s perfect for stir-frying anything, and really quickly. If you have a 22″ Weber charcoal grill I can’t recommend the wok enough. You can also use a flat-bottom wok on just about any grill. Just get the wok over the hottest part of the fire and you’re ready to go!

Of course, you can make this just as easily indoors, using a wok.

Spice It Up

Don’t be afraid to also add a few pinches of dried red pepper flake or sliced fresh chile peppers for a little heat.

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Broccoli in Hoisin Sauce
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Broccoli in Hoisin Sauce

Hoison sauce adds a nice sweet and salty flavor to any veggies. Don’t be afraid to also add a few pinches of dried red pepper flake or fresh sliced chile peppers.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian, broccoli
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 34kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat up a wok over high heat.
  • Stir-fry the broccoli with the garlic and oil for 3 minutes.
  • Combine the ginger, water, Hoisin and salt and stir in the broccoli.
  • Stir-fry until the sauce thickens.

Notes

Add a few pinches of red pepper flake for a nice spicy kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Delta Slaw

This Delta slaw is by far my favorite go-to slaw. Although I sometimes eat it as a side, it most often finds it’s way onto pulled pork or Sloppy Joe sandwiches, or on hot dogs. Despite being a vinegar-based slaw it has a nice sweetness to it. It also contains celery seed (and a good bit of it too), which is also one of my favorite flavors. I love everything about this slaw.

Delta Slaw

Don’t Add The Dressing Until Later

Depending on how I’m serving my Delta slaw (as in, how quickly I’m going to devour it), I often keep the slaw ingredients separate from the dressing until just before serving. That was the slaw doesn’t get too soggy, which will happen after three or more days in the fridge. Keeping the parts separate means I can easily get a full work week’s worth of slaw out of a batch!

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Delta Slaw

This Delta slaw is by far my favorite go-to slaw. Although I sometimes eat it as a side, it most often finds its way onto pulled pork or Sloppy Joe sandwiches, or on hot dogs.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cole slaw, coleslaw, slaw
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 236kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the slaw mix, bell pepper and onion in a large resealable container.
  • Toss with the salt and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard powder, and celery seeds in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Stir until the sugar is dissolved and remove from the heat and let cool until the cabbage mixture has been in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Remove cabbage from fridge and pour sauce over it.
  • Add the oil, green onions, and parsley and toss to combine.
  • Cover and return to refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buffalo Cowboy Caviar

My wife can attest to my (somewhat) shocking addiction to all things Buffalo wings. So, she wasn’t surprised when I served up this Buffalo Cowboy caviar. What was surprising, though, was just how much we both absolutely loved it. Beans, peas, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, all good things. But the crunch of the corn and the smoothness of the avocado, along with spicy Buffalo wing sauce pushed this side up a few notches on the ‘love it’ scale.

Buffalo Cowboy Caviar

Surprisingly Good

For a twist, use corn-on-the-cob that has been roasted on a grill or under the broiler until lightly charred. Cut the kernels from the ears (or better, use a corn peeler!) and add to the caviar. You’ll need 3-4 good sized ears to make Buffalo Cowboy caviar.

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Buffalo Cowboy Caviar
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Buffalo Cowboy Caviar

Beans, peas, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, all good things. But the crunch of the corn and the smoothness of the avocado, along with spicy Buffalo wing sauce pushed this side up a few notches on the ‘love it’ scale.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, salad, vegetable
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 294kcal

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed, drained
  • 15 ounces blackeye peas rinsed, drained
  • 11 ounces corn drained
  • 4 Roma tomatoes seeded, diced
  • 2 large avocados diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 jalapenos seeded, diced

For the marinade

Instructions

  • Place all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the marinade ingredients and add to the salad. Toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

The sauce is the boss here. You can substitute whatever other beans, vegetables, etc you like!

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Corn Mashed Potatoes

I love mashed potatoes, any way, any time. Grilled on cedar planks, made with roasted garlic, packed with Boursin cheese. It doesn’t matter how they’re made, I’ll eat them. Adding sweet corn takes potatoes to a new special happy place. That great sweet corn pop with the creaminess of the potatoes makes for the perfect combination. These corn mashed potatoes made for the absolutely best side dish. It’s a great combination of smooth, creamy potatoes and sweet, crispy corn kernels.

Corn Mashed Potatoes

Try Roasted Corn Instead

For a little twist on these corn mashed potatoes, use corn on the cob instead. You’ll need 3-4 cobs depending on the size. Roast the corn first on a grill or under the broiler. Once charred, remove the cobs from the oven and let cool. Then scrape off the kernels and use them in the potatoes.

I use a knife or a peeler to get the kernels off my fresh corn. It makes my life easier when I have a bunch of corn to do!

No Fresh Corn? No Worries.

Fresh corn is best in this wonderful side dish. Nothing beats it. But hey, it’s not always available! That’s ok, you’ve got options. And you’ll still get to enjoy wonderful corn mashed potatoes.

You can use canned corn, but skip the part where you saute them for 5 minutes. Just open the can and drain well. Really well. You don’t want watery mashed potatoes after all!

Frozen corn (off-the-cob) can also be used. Just defrost first. Drain off any excess liquid and you’re ready to add it to the skillet. As with canned corn, you can skip the saute step.

Lastly, frozen corn on the cob can be used too. Defrost and cut the kernels from the cobs. That’s it. Add to the skillet and you’re good-to-go!

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Mashed potatoes are also great made in a crockpot. Try some slow-cooker Tennessee-style mashed potatoes.

Corn Mashed Potatoes
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Corn Mashed Potatoes

Adding sweet corn takes mashed potatoes to a new special happy place. That great sweet corn pop with the creaminess of the potatoes makes for the perfect combination. These corn mashed potatoes made for the absolutely best side dish.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 475kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20 or so minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Drain and then mash the potatoes using a potato masher.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the corn.
  • Add the corn mixture to the potatoes and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

Also great with just a little shredded cheddar on top!

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1368IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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