Parmesan Baked Potato Halves

Brad didn't enjoy these very much.  I thought they were decent, they did taste a lot like butter... So maybe a few more minutes in the oven would be good for them? I dunno?!  Good idea though!  I also just used normal potatos cut into 1/4 inch pieces.

Ingredients

• 6 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half
• 1/4 cup butter
• grated parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• other seasonings (to personal preference)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle other seasonings all over the butter. Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings. Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve on a plate with a side of sour cream for dipping.

Cheeseburger Soup

I got this recipe from a gal down in Atlanta, it's their families favorite soup of all time!  And I hope it will be ours too, it's SO DELICIOUS!! :)

 

I don't feel like getting up to get the recipe right now, so it'll come soon!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. Ground beef
• 3/4 c. chopped onions
• 3/4 c. diced carrots
• 1-2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 3-4 c. Chicken Broth
• 1 c. Milk
• 1/3 c. flour
• Salt and Pepeer to taste
• 1 1/2-2 c. grated Cheddar Cheese.

Directions:

• Brown ground beef and drain off fat. 
• Add onions and carrots.  Saute.
• Add to chicken broth.  add in potatoes and spices.
• Cook till potatoes are tender (Usually takes longer than I expect.)
• Mix the flour and milk till smooth.  Add to soup and cook till thickened.  (may need to add a little more flour)
• Last add cheese until melted. 
• Great with sourdough bread.

Scalloped Potatoes and Sausage- Crockpot

Ingredients:
1 lb. browned sausage
5 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 C. chopped onion

3 Tbsp. butter
1/4 C. flour
1 can Chicken Broth
2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions:
Throw first three ingredients into large crockpot.  In a saucepan melt the butter, stir in the flour.  Add the chicken broth, mayo, salt and pepper.  Cook for 2 minutes until thick and bubbly. Pour over potatoes and sausage in crockpot and mix gently.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Cover with lid and cook until potatoes are tender, about 6-8 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.