Potatoes are very rich in nutrients and fiber. A standard serving size of potatoes provides protein, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, iron, vitamin B6, folic acid, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper, pantothenic acid, iodine, carbohydrates and sodium. Even though high in carbohydrates, potatoes do not contain any fat. A serving of potatoes contains fewer calories than a serving of rice. Scalloped potatoes are a delicious way to serve potatoes to enjoy the nutritious benefits.
Serve Ham Scalloped Potatoes as a Main Dish
Ham scalloped potatoes are very filling and include your meat requirement for the day. Parboil 1 pound chunked potatoes in boiling salt water. Drain. Chop 1/4 pound of ham and 2 large onions. Mix ham and potatoes with 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 can of cream of chicken soup and 16 ounces of sour cream. Place in baking dish. Bake at 300 degrees F for 1 hour. Serve hot as a main dish.
Serve French Dipped Scalloped Potatoes as a Side Dish
Thinly slice 4 large baking potatoes. Place into a crock pot with a 10-ounce can of cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup of melted margarine. Stir well. Cover. Cook for 6 to 8 hours on the low temperature setting of the crock pot. A half hour prior to potatoes being done, stir in 16 ounces of ready-made French Onion Dip. Serve hot as a side dish.
Serve Scalloped Potatoes for Breakfast
Breakfast is an important meal that should provide you energy throughout the day. Cook scalloped potatoes (see below). Scramble two egg whites. Mix scalloped potatoes and scrambled egg whites together. This will provide you energy and protein from the carbohydrates and protein in the potatoes and additional protein in the eggs. You can prepare the scalloped potatoes the night before and microwave to heat them for a quick breakfast.
To cook scalloped potatoes, you can take a shortcut and buy the boxes that have premixed ingredients and dehydrated sliced potatoes. You can cook it in the microwave following the box directions. The other option is to thinly slice 4 cups of baking potatoes. Place in a baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of milk and a few tablespoons of melted butter over them. Bake for 1 hour at 350 F uncovered.
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