What’s Cookin’ in the Country

Here are the recipes. I know you’ll want to try them during this cold snap most of the country is experiencing.

Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients

4 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour Note – I reduce this to 1/3 Cup!
6 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°.
Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes; coarsely mash. Discard skins.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a large Dutch oven; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes). Add mashed potatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat.

Stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup onions. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Sprinkle each serving with cheese, onions, and bacon.

Super Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
 1-2/3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
 1/4 cup ketchup
 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 1 tablespoon white vinegar
 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
 1 tablespoon steak sauce
 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
 1/4 teaspoon paprika

 8 to 10 hamburger buns, split

Have you tried any new soups this winter? I seriously hope you’ll make this soup and sandwich!

From my country kitchen,