Potato Bundles from Ree | Chow

Happy Saturday ya'll! I'm feeling really country today so I figured what better way then to give you a little taste of some Southern hospitality. I've been wanting to post more recipes for a while now but I just haven't come across any that I love that much to share. So while I was checking out some of Ree's recipes over at The Pioneer Woman I discovered an amazing new way to do baked potatoes!! If you didn't know I'm a HUGE potato lover and when fall comes around I have some almost everyday. Yes, it's bad I know. I posted the recipe print out below as well so if you are looking for something fresh to make this Fall - here ya go! I hope you are all having a great weekend!! XO, Erica

I love throwing together these delicious potato packets. They’re ridiculously easy, fun for the kids to assemble…and are absolutely delicious. Something happens to the chunks of potato when they’re sealed inside the foil packages—yum! They come out of the oven (or off the grill) so tender and delicious. They put regular baked potatoes to shame.

Don’t tell regular baked potatoes I said that.

You’ll need potatoes. I like Russets.

Yellow or white onion.

Butter, of course.

Heavy cream. Again…of course.

Kosher salt and paprika.

And parsley. My grocery store doesn’t carry the flat leaf stuff and I didn’t have any in my garden. And did you know the curly stuff is a perfectly acceptable substitute? Just mince it really finely and you’re good to go.

And freshly ground black pepper. Of course.

Begin by cutting the potatoes into chunks. First, cut two slices lengthwise.

Then turn it the other direction and make one more slice down the middle.

Then rotate the potato slices and cut the other direction to create a large dice.

Lovely!

Cut the onion in half from root to tip, peel off the skin, and make large slices.

Then rotate it 90 degrees and slice them into large chunks.

Do you ever buy these? You can get them at Sam’s and most large supermarkets…and they’re handy as all get-out.

Grab a square of foil…

Throw some potatoes in the middle.

Throw on some onion. Don’t skimp! They get soft and really, really delicious as they bake.

Next? A couple of tablespoons of butter. Do not be afraid, my child. Do not be afraid.

Generously sprinkle on some kosher salt…

And paprika, which gives it a nice little edge.

Next, splash on a little cream. Not too, too much—just enough to inject a little richness.

Now mince up the parsley.

And sprinkle it over the top.

Finally, a sprinkling of freshly ground pepper.

And that’s it!

Roll up the foil packages.

And set them all on a rimmed baking sheet and pop ‘em in the oven for about 45 minutes.

To serve, just throw ‘em right on the dinner plate…and let everyone open ‘em up!

The potatoes should be extremely soft and tender…and the flavor. Oh, the flavor is out of this world. They’re coated in the creamy buttery sauce, and each bite is a triumph.

Try ‘em. You’ll love ‘em!

Especially if the kids help you make ‘em.

 

Recipe

Potato Bundles

Prep Time:

 10 Minutes

 

Cook Time:

 45 Minutes

 

Difficulty:

 Easy

 

Servings:

 8

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Ingredients

• 6 whole Russet Potatoes
• 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
• 1 stick Butter
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
•  Kosher Salt To Taste
•  Paprika To Taste
•  Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
• 2 Tablespoons Minced Parsley

Preparation Instructions

Pile potatoes and onions on a square of foil. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Splash on cream. Then sprinkle on salt, paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle minced parsley over the top.

Wrap bundles tightly and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until extremely tender.

Serve bundles right on the dinner plate. Serves 8.