FRIDAY FAMILY FAVORITES

Potatoes have been, and always will be, a favorite of mine. I think I could eat them in some form every day. Today I will share some easy potato recipes that are healthier for you than traditional mashed potatoes with butter and cream and fries done in oil.
OVEN FRIES
4 medium potatoes
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 1/2 tsp. paprika
3/4 tsp. salt (I omit)
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
Cut each potato into 12 wedges. In a large bowl combine other ingredients and toss potatoes to coat. Transfer to a cookie sheet or baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 40-45 min. or until tender, turning once.

RANCH POTATOES
1 1/2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 medium)

2 tbsp. light butter

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/3 c. reduced fat ranch dressing

2 turkey bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (I omit)

Bring potatoes and water to a boil in a large dutch oven; boil 15-20 min. or until tender. Drain; peel, if desired.

Beat potatoes at low speed with an electric mixer just until mashed. Add butter, salt, and pepper. Gradually add dressing, beating just until smooth. Top with crumbled bacon; serve immediately.

ROASTED NEW POTATOES

24 small round red potatoes (about 2 1/3 lb.)

olive oil-flavored cooking spray

1/4 c. Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese

3/4 tsp. paprika

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, 15 min.or until tender; drain and cool slightly.

Preheat oven to 450.

Quarter potatoes; coat with cooking spray. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and paprika; sprinkle over potatoes, tossing to coat well. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450 for 20-25 min. or until coating is crispy.