Crock Pot Cheese and Potato Casserole

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Bruce Fudge

Ingredients
2 lb. frozen hash browns (semi-thawed)
2 (10 oz.) cans cheddar cheese soup
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 can French fried onion rings, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Combine potatoes, soup, milk and half the can of onion rings; pour into greased crock pot and add salt and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4.
3. Sprinkle remaining onion rings on top just before serving.

Hidden Valley Ranch Potatoes

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Bruce Fudge

Ingredients
2 (24 oz.) bags frozen hash browns, semi-thawed
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
2 envelopes Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
2 cans cream of potato soup

Directions
1. Place potatoes in a crock pot.
2. Mix remaining ingredients together and add to potatoes. Mix well and cook on low for 7-9 hours.
3. Stir before serving.

Potato Casserole

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Margie App

Ingredients
1 large bag frozen O’Brien potatoes
1 pint Hellman’s mayonnaise (no substitutions)
1/2 loaf Velveeta cheese, cubed
salt and pepper
Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients together, except bacon, in a casserole.
3. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly. Top with bacon.

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Barbara Ward

Ingredients
9 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 C sour cream
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. butter

Directions
1. Cook potatoes in salted water until tender.
2. Mash add remaining ingredients and beat until fluffy.
3. Spoon into greased casserole dish and dot with butter.
4. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
* May be made ahead and baked up to a week later.

Swanson Creamy Mashed Potatoes

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
John and Nancy App

Ingredients
2 (14 oz.) cans Swansons chicken broth or Natural Goodness chicken broth (3 1/2 C)
5 large potatoes cut into 1″ pieces (7 1/2 C)
1/2 C light cream
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
Generous dash of pepper

Directions
1. Place broth and potatoes in saucepan and cook over medium heat, 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and reserve broth for later.
2. Mash potatoes with 1/4 C broth, cream, butter, and pepper. Add additional broth if needed.

Party Mashed Potatoes

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Sandy Brock

Ingredients
5lbs. or 9 large potatoes
16 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 C sour cream
2 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. butter

Directions
1. Peel, cut and boil potatoes until tender; drain and mash until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and beat until light and fluffy and spread into a greased 9×13 pan.
3. Cover and refrigerate.
4. To bake, dot with butter and bake @ 350 degrees for about 40-60 minutes or until potatoes are heated through.

Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Butter

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Holly Steimel

Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 C butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Clean potatoes in water and pat dry. Prick potatoes with a fork.
3. Place potatoes in shallow baking dish and bake 40-60 minutes or until tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together butter, sugar, orange peel, and cinnamon. Stir in pecans.
5. Cut potatoes in half; top each half with a spoonful of butter mixture.

Bacon and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Holly Steimel

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
1/2 C salad dressing, (Miracle Whip)
1/2 C milk
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 C shredded mild cheddar cheese

Directions
1. Cook potatoes in water until tender, drain
2. Mash potatoes. Add dressing, milk, bacon and garlic; beat until fluffy.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cheese.

Creamed Cucumbers

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004
Kay Henry

Ingredients
5 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bunch green onion with tops, chopped
1 C mayonnaise
1/4 C evaporated milk
1/4 C vinegar
1/4 C sugar
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. onion salt

Directions
1. Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
2. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and combine well.
3. Refrigerate for several hours.