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 mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Cooling Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs
Course Fictional Feasts
Cuisine Lord of the Rings Inspired
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
STICK'EM IN A STEW
- 1 pint loaded baked potato soup separted into shooter glasses/bowls
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.
Keyword Lord of the Rings, potatoes