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Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutes
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Ingredients
2 pounds golden potatoes, diced
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 tbsp chopped chives, plus more for garnish
Salt and white pepper to taste
Directions
- Prepare the potatoes by scrubbing them clean.
- Peel and dice the potatoes and place them in a pot of cold, salted water.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain the hot water from the pot.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl, and mash them using a potato masher or the back of a large wooden spoon.
- Add the butter, cream, chives, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and white pepper and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
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Tomato Bacon Jam
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
12
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
45
minutes
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Ingredients
1 lb smoked bacon, diced
1 onion, diced
16 oz fresh tomatoes, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne
Pinch white pepper
Directions
- Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a skillet or saucepan
- Add oil and fry the bacon. Cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Remove all but 1 tbsp of the oil grease from the pan, then add the onions.
- Cook the onions for about 10 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Add the diced tomato, cooked bacon, garlic, spices, vinegar, salt, and sugars.
- Stir everything well and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 30 – 45 minutes, stirring about every 10 minutes or so until thickened.
- Remove from heat and serve.
