“BBQ Potato, Onion, & Mustard Packets” & “Potato Salad With Feta Cheese & Bacon”

Welcome to “Wordless Tuesday!” Where I have just one or two mouthwatering recipes which I know you have been waiting to try…….. 

On this day we celebrate everyone's favorite vegetable, it isn't green and goes with every meal. It is the magnificent tuber. Yes, the potato! Today is “National Potato Day!” Hash browns, French fries, au gratin, home fries, baked potatoes, mashed, and potato salad, whatever your weakness, indulge it today! Cheap and easy to prepare, spuds are America’s favorite side dish. Accompanying everything from a juicy burger to a Thanksgiving turkey, potatoes are versatile and can be served with almost anything. Show your spud love with pride today and embrace this king of delicious dishes. No matter how you slice it, you really can't go wrong with this versatile root vegetable. Check out these tater-tastic ideas.

“Barbecued Potato Onion & Mustard Packets”

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Serves: 6

Ingredients:
2 lbs of potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, sliced into rounds
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 large onions, halved and thickly sliced
2/3 cup olive oil

“Barbecued Potato Onion & Mustard Packets”

Directions:
Place oil, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl. Mix well to combine with a whisk. Add potatoes and onions to mustard oil. Toss to coat well. Place six sheets of heavy-duty tin foil on work surface. (Double up tin foil if it’s not heavy duty) Divide mixture between sheets, placing in the center and folding into well sealed but roomy packages. Place packages on medium heat, barbeque. Cook until potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning packages often, especially if barbeque hot, about 25-35 minutes. Remove packages carefully from barbeque. Slit top of the foil, watching out for steam, and fold back.

***Garlic, mushrooms, or spices of your choice can be included in this delicious barbeque side dish!

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“Potato Salad With Feta Cheese & Bacon”

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4-6

“Potato Salad With Feta Cheese & Bacon”

Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds of potatoes (with/without skins)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 thinly sliced onions
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
8 ounces of cooked chopped bacon 

Directions:
Cover potatoes with cold, salted water (1 teaspoon salt). Simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. This should take no more than about 20 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water to stop them from cooking. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, thyme, sugar, and mustard. Add potatoes and toss gently to coat. Stir in the onion slices with the feta cheese and bacon. Yummy!


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