What potatoes go with ham?
Potatoes and ham are classic Easter dinner companions, with potatoes au gratin and scalloped potatoes reigning as the most popular spud sides. (The difference between these two similar dishes: Potatoes au gratin gets baked with cheese or bread crumbs for a golden finish, while scalloped potatoes leave out the cheese.)
What goes well with a side of potatoes?
The Best Sides for Potato
- Eggplant. Saffron Aioli. NY Strip.
- Calabaza Pumpkin. Buffalo Wings. Charred Cauliflower.
- Grilled Cheese. Milk-Braised Pork. Hot Dogs.
- Scotch Eggs. Egg and Romesco. Leeks and Eggs.
What are Eastern potatoes?
White Potatoes, also known as Eastern or Eastern White Potatoes. White Potatoes can be either oblong or round and are the most versatile variety of potato. They are extremely flavorful and perform well when baked, mashed, fried, or roasted, and hold their shape in stews or soup.
What other meat goes with ham?
Who knows — your family might just surprise you and love the new dish even more than the ham.
- Crown Roast of Lamb (pictured above)
- Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast.
- Braciole.
- Herbed Leg of Lamb With Roasted Turnips.
- Braised Pork Shoulder.
- Turkey Roulade With Spinach and Mushrooms.
- Roast Pork With Creamy Peas.
What side dishes go with a baked potato bar?
Notes
- Topping Ideas:
- Cheese: You can use cheddar, pepper jack, goat cheese, or mozzarella.
- Meats: Try chili, taco meat (ground beef or chicken), pulled pork, bacon, or pepperoni.
- Vegetables: Try scallions, steamed broccoli, grilled corn, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, avocado, or tomatoes.
What are russet potatoes best for?
Russets are oblong in shape. These thick-skinned potatoes fall apart while cooking, and whip up fluffy and light. This makes them the ideal choice for mashing. They are versatile and can be used in almost any dish, whether roasting, grilling, mashing or boiling.
What is Holland potato?
Holland Potatoes are medium to large in size and are long, cylindrical, and oblong in shape with a slightly flattened appearance. The skin contains faint spots of light and dark brown and is covered in russeting, which is a fine, sandpaper-like, rough, outer texture.
How many potatoes do I need per person?
Serving Size: As a side dish, you should plan on ½ pound of potatoes per person. That means if you are planning on 10 people, use 5 pounds of potatoes. 4 people, use 2 pounds of potatoes. To freeze leftover mashed potatoes, allow to cool then place in a freezer-safe bag.