Potatoes Can Bridge the Gap to Your Thanksgiving Feast

Farmer's Promise Roasted Russet Breakfast Potatoes

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Breakfast dishes prove not every meal has to feature turkey

If Thanksgiving is the holiday of leftovers, then count potatoes as the versatile food that is equally at home as the main course at breakfast or a side dish at the main event. Make sure you’re stocked with delicious Farmer’s Promise® potatoes heading into the holidays as meal schedules evolve to accommodate football and family.

Major family holidays such as Thanksgiving often involve having the primary meal at an uncommon time, such as the middle of the afternoon. This makes early-day meals such as breakfast or brunch more important, especially if you have house guests you need to feed.

Let Farmer’s Promise® potatoes come to the rescue. As the ideal ingredient for delicious brunch creations as well as side dishes, you can be prepared to offer a more satisfying option than coffee and toast. Grown by American farmers who place a priority on quality, our potatoes work well alongside proteins such as ham or turkey, or as the primary ingredient.

Farmer’s Promise® Russet Potatoes are our culinary team’s choice to use in this tasty Roasted Russet Breakfast Potatoes recipe. This dish will score points as part of any meal, including Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to browse our website for other potato dish ideas perfected by our expert culinary team.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Serves: 5

 

Ingredients

1½ lbs. Farmer’s Promise® Russet Potatoes, scrubbed and cubed

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 shallots, sliced

Garlic and pepper seasoning, to taste

Salt, to taste

 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

On a greased baking sheet, toss the potatoes, garlic and shallots with olive oil and seasonings.

Bake for 20 minutes; stir. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

 

Recipe tips

When choosing potatoes, use those that feel firm and not spongy. Avoid potatoes with eyes or dark spots, which are signs of age.

You can also make these in your air fryer. Simply toss the potatoes in a bowl with all of the ingredients. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Add to air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until desired crispiness.

About Farmer’s Promise®

Farmer’s Promise® farmers produce a wide range of potatoes and onions as a member of the Grimmway Produce family of brands. Check with your local grocer or visit Instacart.com for your nearest Farmer’s Promise® grocery source.

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