helena Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'm looking for some inspiration! Also, how can I prep potatoes the night before? :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 The only time we have potatoes for breakfast is when we have leftovers. I do try to make extras potatoes when we eat them for supper. Whether they are mashed, baked or boiled, the process is the same: I warm up some oil in the fry pan, cook the potatos for a bit, then add some eggs on the side. Breakfast! The Pioneer Woman has a nice step by step recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/04/basic-breakfast-potatoes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I cube them, cook them in the microwave, then fry them. One of my friends pinned this on Pinterest the other day. I made it, and the family *looooved* it! http://centercutcook.com/amish-breakfast-casserole/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 The only time we have potatoes for breakfast is when we have leftovers. I do try to make extras potatoes when we eat them for supper. Whether they are mashed, baked or boiled, the process is the same: I warm up some oil in the fry pan, cook the potatos for a bit, then add some eggs on the side. Breakfast! The Pioneer Woman has a nice step by step recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/04/basic-breakfast-potatoes/ Do you use any herbs or spices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Mmmm Potatoes! I cheat and buy a jumbo bag of hash browns from Costco and cook them with lots of olive oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I cube them, cook them in the microwave, then fry them. One of my friends pinned this on Pinterest the other day. I made it, and the family *looooved* it! http://centercutcook.com/amish-breakfast-casserole/ I don't have a microwave but I could make extra baked potatoes for dinner and use them the next morning. Do you use any spices? I know this is probably a beginner food to cook... :D but I could use some details. How high of a flame? What shape do you cut them into? I might have to try a vegan version of the casserole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I don't often make them for breakfast, but my kids will eat roast mini-potatoes tossed in olive oil and salt any time of day. Purple preferred. I wash them the night before and cook them while emptying the dishwasher and getting the rest of breakfast ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Never made spuds for brekkie (except for me finishing off leftovers), but I'm tempted now, that Amish casserole sounds seriously delish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Mmmm Potatoes! I cheat and buy a jumbo bag of hash browns from Costco and cook them with lots of olive oil. I do that sometimes too. I seem to go back and forth between that and cubing or slicing them and pan fry them with oil, salt , and pepper. I'm realizing my daughters like a heavy breakfast to start their day (I prefer it as well). I seriously need to mix it up though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I don't often make them for breakfast, but my kids will eat roast mini-potatoes tossed in olive oil and salt any time of day. Purple preferred. I wash them the night before and cook them while emptying the dishwasher and getting the rest of breakfast ready. Hmm... mini potatoes could be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hmm... mini potatoes could be fun! I do them in an infrared toaster oven... It heats up instantly, so no waiting for pre-heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I don't have a microwave but I could make extra baked potatoes for dinner and use them the next morning. Do you use any spices? I know this is probably a beginner food to cook... :D but I could use some details. How high of a flame? What shape do you cut them into? I might have to try a vegan version of the casserole. I have a flat-top stove, I start it on high until the oil is hot, then I turn it down and cook them on med-high heat. I just use salt and pepper. I cut them into cubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I cube them, put them in the pan in butter, add a little water and cover them. They steam cook pretty fast. I add onions, salt, pepper, garlic, and italian seasonings. Top with cheese sometimes, ketchup, side of scrambled eggs... I know what we are having tomorrow morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 If I'm not using leftover potatoes, I boil mine first until they're tender-ish, but not soggy. Then I fry them in bacon grease :D with some onions until they are beautifully browned. I season with salt, pepper, and a tiny pinch of cayenne powder . . .not enough to make them hot, but enough to slightly perk up the flavor. That's right! I keep bacon grease on hand! Don't judge me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I cube them, put them in the pan in butter, add a little water and cover them. They steam cook pretty fast. I add onions, salt, pepper, garlic, and italian seasonings. Top with cheese sometimes, ketchup, side of scrambled eggs... I know what we are having tomorrow morning! Do they get crispy on the outer part if you add water? What Italian seasonings? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 If I'm not using leftover potatoes, I boil mine first until they're tender-ish, but not soggy. Then I fry them in bacon grease :D with some onions until they are beautifully browned. I season with salt, pepper, and a tiny pinch of cayenne powder . . .not enough to make them hot, but enough to slightly perk up the flavor. That's right! I keep bacon grease on hand! Don't judge me! I make vegan bacon grease. I think, I mean I've never cooked real bacon so I'm assuming that's what I'm doing. :001_smile: I put vegan bacon in a pan with oil. Sometimes I add half an onion or garlic clove (removed later). I cook it on low for a long time and use the seasoned oil for different recipes. I'll definitely try your recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Do they get crispy on the outer part if you add water? What Italian seasonings? Thanks! No, they don't get crispy this way. It is just quick. You could probably take the lid off after they soften and fry them for a bit longer to get them crispy. And just an italian medley... we happen to have Mrs. Dash brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I used to have it down pat . .. but with a cast iron, which i no longer have cuz i have a glass top. I would dice the potatoes in to 1 cm cubes or maybe half inch. onion (or onions) about the same size, maybe slightly larger than the potatoes. I cant remember if i put in the onions or potatoes first, but it had to cook a long time with a lot of oil and high heat, letting it brown, turn it, let it brown, turn it. the onions would be burning by the time the potatoes were done enough on the outside. Then towards the end, i would add in a couple of eggs and just scramble them with the potatoes, and the salt, paprika, and nutritional yeast (i was really in to nut yeast then) I think if i pre-cooked the potatoes (and cooled overnight in the fridge) i had to put the onions in first, but with raw potatoes i'd put the potatoes in first. I think i cooked the potatoes whole and cooled them whole and diced them in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Only Children Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I just saw a recipe online where you can cook hash browns in your waffle iron.They are supposed to come out like the ones at McDonald's. I haven't tried it yet but hope they come out nice and crispy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I make vegan bacon grease. I think, I mean I've never cooked real bacon so I'm assuming that's what I'm doing. :001_smile: I put vegan bacon in a pan with oil. Sometimes I add half an onion or garlic clove (removed later). I cook it on low for a long time and use the seasoned oil for different recipes. I'll definitely try your recipe! You KNOW that's not a thing. Right? Vegan Bacon? SERIOUSLY?!?! I feel just as strongly about non-dairy creamer, ice cream, whipped cream, etc. I don't even believe in turkey bacon, but will concede that it's easier to cook and better than no meat at all. Pandas is omnivores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) You KNOW that's not a thing. Right? Vegan Bacon? SERIOUSLY?!?! I feel just as strongly about non-dairy creamer, ice cream, whipped cream, etc. I don't even believe in turkey bacon, but will concede that it's easier to cook and better than no meat at all. Pandas is omnivores! I remember when I was a kid and had gone on a sleepover where they served "real bacon that gets small when you cook it." My parents didn't eat pork (or turkey for that matter) we ate MorningStar bacon. :eek: I begged my mom to buy the bacon and she came home with turkey bacon. :glare: I had an awesome tantrum. :lol: I remember screaming "This isn't it!! You KNOW this isn't IT!! Haha! Then I grew up and married a vegan Muslim... Pork was never in my cards... :tongue_smilie: Edited September 7, 2012 by helena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I cube up leftover baked potatoes and fry them in oil with salt, pepper, and paprika. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 bumping for the morning crowd. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I cube them, cook them in the microwave, then fry them. One of my friends pinned this on Pinterest the other day. I made it, and the family *looooved* it! http://centercutcook.com/amish-breakfast-casserole/ I know what we are having Sunday morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Grate potatoes, squeeze out moisture, add egg, flour, salt, pepper and a little grated onion. Fry by the heaping tablespoon in oil in cast iron pan, yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Okay, here's my ultra-secret tater recipe (it's the same as you'll get at Chicago Botanic Garden's restaurant): potatoes cut in big matchsticks, but cut 'em in whatever shape suits your fancy onions, sliced bits of toasted rosemary needles -- this is the ultra-secret part -- don't burn them! salt, pepper, olive oil Heat olive oil in pan. Add about 2" of taters. Cook on medium high until the bottoms start browning. Put sliced onions on top, salt and pepper. Start flipping them around so that the rest of the raw stuff fries. Near the end, add in the toasted-but-not-burnt rosemary bits. Yum yum. This is so tasty and you can make a big batch, pop it in a container and eat it for several days with your eggs or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 My newest love as a dinner side is to bake cubed potatoes (I leave that skins on) in a splash of olive oil with onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. SUPER easy and they are incredibly yummy not to mention extremely cheap and filling. I have to make a huge pan of them. Then, if there happen to be any left over I save them for breakfast in the morning. I just refry them in a little bit of oil and mix them with scrambled eggs and cheese. Delicious! I get rave reviews any time I share them and when I share how simple they are it makes me happy. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I usually just wash them well and slice thin-you should be able to see the shadow of the knife while slicing. Cook them in bacon grease and pepper, and either salt or tony's seasoning, covered and on medium heat. Once they are tender, I turn up the heat and uncover to crisp them a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 :) YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Grate potatoes, squeeze out moisture, add egg, flour, salt, pepper and a little grated onion. Fry by the heaping tablespoon in oil in cast iron pan, yum. Oooo! Grated onion! I'll give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 With regular sized potatoes (we use either red or yellow) we cut them into really thin slices, then fry them in a skillet with butter, salt and pepper, and garlic powder and a good amount of onion. We also like to use mini potatoes, (the yellow ones are DELICIOUS!) but with those we cut them into cubes and then cook them the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I remember when I was a kid and had gone on a sleepover where they served "real bacon that gets small when you cook it." My parents didn't eat pork (or turkey for that matter) we ate MorningStar bacon. :eek: I begged my mom to buy the bacon and she came home with turkey bacon. :glare: I had an awesome tantrum. :lol: I remember screaming "This isn't it!! You KNOW this isn't IT!! Haha! Then I grew up and married a vegan Muslim... Pork was never in my cards... :tongue_smilie: :smilielol5: I roast up extra yukon golds or red potatoes for when we want fried potatoes. I chop them up coarsely and fry them in hot coconut oil for a good long time until they get crispy. Sometimes I add rosemary or herbes de provence. I served them with sauerkraut, sour cream and pickled beets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Okay, here's my ultra-secret tater recipe (it's the same as you'll get at Chicago Botanic Garden's restaurant): potatoes cut in big matchsticks, but cut 'em in whatever shape suits your fancy onions, sliced bits of toasted rosemary needles -- this is the ultra-secret part -- don't burn them! salt, pepper, olive oil Heat olive oil in pan. Add about 2" of taters. Cook on medium high until the bottoms start browning. Put sliced onions on top, salt and pepper. Start flipping them around so that the rest of the raw stuff fries. Near the end, add in the toasted-but-not-burnt rosemary bits. Yum yum. This is so tasty and you can make a big batch, pop it in a container and eat it for several days with your eggs or whatever. I hate to ask this, but how exactly do I toast it? Say I have fresh Rosemary and an iron skillet... what next? :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 My newest love as a dinner side is to bake cubed potatoes (I leave that skins on) in a splash of olive oil with onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. SUPER easy and they are incredibly yummy not to mention extremely cheap and filling. I have to make a huge pan of them. Then, if there happen to be any left over I save them for breakfast in the morning. I just refry them in a little bit of oil and mix them with scrambled eggs and cheese. Delicious! I get rave reviews any time I share them and when I share how simple they are it makes me happy. :D I'll pick up some onion and garlic powder when I go to the market today. I'm making a list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I usually just wash them well and slice thin-you should be able to see the shadow of the knife while slicing. Cook them in bacon grease and pepper, and either salt or tony's seasoning, covered and on medium heat. Once they are tender, I turn up the heat and uncover to crisp them a bit. Okay, I googled Tony's Seasoning, so now I'll know what to look for. Adding it to the list. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I cube up leftover baked potatoes and fry them in oil with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mmmm! I love paprika on potatoes. It's almost like having potato salad, but without the mayo! Just thinking about potato salad makes my mouth water... Why can't mayonnaise be good for you? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 I cube them, cook them in the microwave, then fry them. One of my friends pinned this on Pinterest the other day. I made it, and the family *looooved* it! http://centercutcook.com/amish-breakfast-casserole/ Well, I've made a vegan version of this and it's in the oven right now!! I hope it turns out! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I make vegan bacon grease. Does this stuff taste any good, and is it chockfull of chemicals? Every once in a while I get tempted to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Does this stuff taste any good, and is it chockfull of chemicals? Every once in a while I get tempted to try it. Here's all the health information: http://www.lightlife.com/Vegan-Food-Vegetarian-Diet/Smart-Bacon. It looks chemical free to me, but I honestly don't have a very good understanding of fat and calorie type things. What do you think about it health wise? Is it any good? Well, I haven't eaten much pork in my life. I grew up eating Morning Star, so anything is better than that. :001_smile: I think it gives a unique smoky flavor that's useful in vegan cooking. I'm glad to have it in my kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks Mrs. Mungo! Everyone loves the breakfast casserole. I was lucky to have a new product in my fridge, vegan Tofutti ricotta, to replace the cottage cheese. Good stuff! (though I do feel as if I've suddenly gained 10lbs. :glare:) :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I chop them into small cubes, microwave for about 6-7 min. then stir in a little flour to coat the pieces and fry in a little (already pre-heated) oil sprinkling them with Emeril's Essence, salt, pepper, and freeze dried salad herbs (when I find them at the store) or chopped onion (if the mood hits). We love these kind of potatoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks Mrs. Mungo! Everyone loves the breakfast casserole. I was lucky to have a new product in my fridge, vegan Tofutti ricotta, to replace the cottage cheese. Good stuff! (though I do feel as if I've suddenly gained 10lbs. :glare:) :tongue_smilie: You can thank amydavis, she passed it on to me (through Pinterest). :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 The only time I tried to make hashbrowns, they were grey and mushy, no matter how long I cooked them. :glare: I didn't squeeze out any water, but only one person here mentions doing that, so I'm not sure what I did wrong. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I cut boiled potatoes into small chunks, then put them in a plastic box in the fridge, mixed with raw bacon and raw onions (chopped up fine). In the morning, I just heat a little olive oil and fry it all together. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 The only time I tried to make hashbrowns, they were grey and mushy, no matter how long I cooked them. :glare: I didn't squeeze out any water, but only one person here mentions doing that, so I'm not sure what I did wrong. :confused: I have this problem too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 The only time I tried to make hashbrowns, they were grey and mushy, no matter how long I cooked them. :glare: I didn't squeeze out any water, but only one person here mentions doing that, so I'm not sure what I did wrong. :confused: Squeeze the water out of grated potatoes, and cook them in a cast iron skillet. Works for me. I was so happy when I learned that trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 The only time I tried to make hashbrowns, they were grey and mushy, no matter how long I cooked them. :glare: I didn't squeeze out any water, but only one person here mentions doing that, so I'm not sure what I did wrong. :confused: Too much water! I hate gray potatoes, and it happens to me too if I don't get rid of some of that water. I tried this recipe this week and I really liked it. It was not greasy but still crispy and it was pretty easy: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/two-potato-latkes-10000001134057/ And it tasted good. I made it promptly after shredding and so I didn't end up with much goo to squeeze. Anyway I had zero gray potato pancakes! Here's all the health information: http://www.lightlife.com/Vegan-Food-Vegetarian-Diet/Smart-Bacon. It looks chemical free to me, but I honestly don't have a very good understanding of fat and calorie type things. What do you think about it health wise? I am game to give it a go! The closest grocery stores carry it, too. My mom was just telling me about some celebrity chef using sliced, baked coconut slices as a bacon substitute, and I wondered if he just wanted something thin and crispy, why not use a sweet potato, it is a lot easier to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Squeeze the water out of grated potatoes, and cook them in a cast iron skillet. Works for me. I was so happy when I learned that trick. How do you squeeze the water out? Just do it with your (clean) hands? Wrap them in a paper towel? A little inexperienced here. :blushing: :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 How do you squeeze the water out? Just do it with your (clean) hands? Wrap them in a paper towel? A little inexperienced here. :blushing: :leaving: I just used my clean hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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