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Lord of the Rings Potatoes (Boil 'em, Mash 'em, Stick 'em in a Stew)

The Starving Chef
PO-TAY-TOES inspired by Lord of the Rings. Boiled, mashed and stewed - just like Samwise liked it.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Fictional Feasts
Cuisine Lord of the Rings Inspired
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

BOILED POTATO SKEWERS

  • ½ lb baby yellow potatoes or equivalent roasting potatoes
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh dill or can sub dried dill

MASHED POTATO FRIES

STICK'EM IN A STEW

  • 1 pint loaded baked potato soup separted into shooter glasses/bowls

Instructions
 

BOIL'EM

  • Place all of the potatoes into a large pot and cover with an inch of water. Bring to a rolling bubble. Boil until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Meanwhile melt the butter, garlic and dill sprigs. Bring to a light simmer - do not let the butter brown. Simmer for 10-15 minutes then remove the sprigs of dill.
  • Separate about half of the potatoes into a large bowl. Pour the butter over the potatoes and stir every few minutes until the butter is cooled and beginning to thicken up.
  • Once cooled, skewer 3-4 potatoes onto each bamboo skewer. Serve room temperature or lightly warmed.

MASH'EM

  • While the butter cools, take the remaining potatoes and move to a clean working surface. Wrap the head of a wooden spoon in plastic wrap. Gently press the spoon down on the potatoes until they mash. Flatten so that the skin breaks but doesn't start falling apart.
  • Move the mashed potatoes to a greased or lined baking sheet. Brush the potatoes lightly with olive oil.
  • Mix the salt and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl then sprinkle it as desired onto each potato.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.

STICK'EM IN A STEW

  • Separate out the potato soup into four shooter glasses or bowls. Serve the potatoes three ways while enjoying a Lord of the Rings marathon.
Keyword Lord of the Rings, potatoes
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