potatoes with almonds

Name: Potatoes with Almonds
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) of 1/4 inch, peeled and sliced potatoes; 1 tablespoon(s) bacon grease, or vegetable oil; 6 - slices of cooked, and crumbled, bacon/optional; 1 - red onion, sliced thinly with mandolin; 4 - garlic cloves, minced/recipe called for (1); 1/2 cup(s) almonds, slivered; 1/2 teaspoon(s) turmeric, ground; 5 ounce(s) mixed organic spinach and arugula leaves/recipe calls for 4 1/2 ounces of arugula leaves; 1 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; - pepper to taste

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Robin DuPree

Coldspring, TX

Updated on Nov 5, 2012

This is one recipe that I could not stop eating, and it will be a family favorite for futures to come. I altered the recipe slightly by adding bacon and spinach to the ingredients, but I have to say that the turmeric cream and almonds make this recipe so delicious.

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Ingredients

1 pound of 1/4 inch, peeled and sliced potatoes
1 tablespoon bacon grease, or vegetable oil
6 - slices of cooked, and crumbled, bacon/optional
1 - red onion, sliced thinly with mandolin
4 - garlic cloves, minced/recipe called for (1)
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
5 ounces mixed organic spinach and arugula leaves/recipe calls for 4 1/2 ounces of arugula leaves
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste

How To Make potatoes with almonds

Step 1

Cooked the slices potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain them thoroughly.

Step 2

Cook the bacon in a skillet, then drain, cool, and crumble into small pieces. Use 1 Tablespoon of the reserved grease fat, and add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes.
Step 3

Add the almonds, turmeric, and potatoes into the skillet and begin to salt and pepper slowing while incorporating the seasonings into the mixture. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes and then stir in the spinach and arugula leaves allowing to cook for a few more minutes.
Step 4

Transfer the potatoes and almond mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish. Pour in the heavy cream over the top and season more if needed.
Step 5

Cook in a preheated oven, at 375F, for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked thoroughly. Serve immediately.
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