This is just as good if not better that the ones made in muffin tins and will also work using this using melted butter in place of the pan drippings of coarse  the pan drippings have better flavor,  the complete batter is baked in one pan then sliced into eight pieces

Servings 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs, room temperature

3/4 cup water, room temperature

1/2 cup beef pan drippings (or can use melted butter)

3/4 cup milk, room temperature

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————-

Mix the flour and salt together in a medium bowl.

Make a well in the middle of the flour; add in milk and whisk until smooth.

Add in eggs and beat until blended.

Add in the water and continue beating until the mixture is light and frothy.

Set the mixture aside for about 1 hour (or you may cover and refrigerate overnight, if the batter has been refrigerated then it must come down to room temperature before using).

When your roast beef is ready to come out of the oven, get ready to use the prepared batter.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (allow to heat for 10 minutes, the oven must be hot).

Pour 1/2 cup roast beef drippings (or melted butter) into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Place the pan in the oven until the drippings in the pan sizzle.

Pour the prepared batter over the hot drippings and bake for 30 minutes (or until the sides have risen and are golden brown (DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR WHILE BAKING!).

Slice into 8 equal pieces and serve immediately.

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This may be completely prepared and refrigerated up to 48 hours until ready to bake, use only russet potatoes and do not slice the potatoes leave them whole while cooking

Do not use the bottled dressing for this only dry mix and prepared with sour cream and mayonnaise, and for best flavor I recommend Hidden Valley dry mix, if desired omit the paprika and sprinkle 1 to 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese on top after baking then return to oven for 5-8 minutes to melt the cheese

Servings

INGREDIENTS:

12 medium russet potatoes, peeled, leave potatoes whole do not slice (medium potatoes measuring about 4-inches in length and 2 inches wide, does not have to be exact)

1/3 cup butter, cubed

1 cup prepared Hidden Valley dry Ranch salad dressing mix (mix must be prepared with half mayonnaise and sour cream, then measured to 1 cup, save any remaining dressing for to use another time)

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled (can use more bacon)

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

paprika

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 13  x 9-inch baking dish (an 11 x 7-inch pan will work also but it will be very full)

Place whole potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil, reduce heat cover and simmer until fork-tender tender (because the potatoes are cooked whole cooking time may take about 25 minutes).

Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, add in butter then mash.

Stir in prepared ranch salad dressing, cheddar cheese and bacon (the mixture will be slightly orange in color).

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Spread into baking dish.

Sprinkle lightly with paprika.

*** At this point you may cover and refrigerate until ready to bake (up to 24 hours).

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into about 1/2-inch cubes

 1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed potato chips, divided

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 – 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, 3/4 cup of crushed potato chips, onion, melted butter, garlic powder seasoned salt and black pepper; toss to combine.

Transfer to  baking dish.

Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup potato chips.

 Bake uncoveredfor 40-50 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for mixing, use only russet potatoes for this and do not slice the potatoes they will absorb too much water

Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS

8 medium russet potatoes, peeled (leave whole, do not slice)

12 garlic cloves, peeled

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup heavy (33-35%) whipping cream

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

For garlic mushrooms saute 2-3 cloves minced garlic in the butter before adding in the flour

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2-1/2 cups milk

1 cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————

Place mushrooms in a large saucepan; cover with water, then bring to a  boil stirring.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until  tender; drain very well

In a Dutch oven, melt butter.

Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk and evaporated milk; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly until thickened (about 2 minutes).

Stir in salt and mushrooms; cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

Season with black pepper and more salt if needed.

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Servings 6 (all amounts may easily be doubled)

INGREDIENTS:

Cheddar Sauce:

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups light cream

1 1/4 cups shredded  cheddar cheese (a little more cheese won’t hurt!)

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Gratin:

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled then cut into about 1/4-inch-thick slices

6 garlic cloves, chopped (do not finely mince)

1 1/4 cups hot prepared cheese sauce

1/4 cup freshly grated  Parmesan cheese

paprika

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————-

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Place the potato slices and garlic cloves in a saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil until just tender (about 7-8 minutes) drain.

Prepare cheese sauce; place the flour in a medium heavy saucepan; gradually add the light cream stirring with a whisk until smooth and blended.

Place over medium heat; cook until thick (about 8 minutes).

Season with cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper if desired)

Arrange half of the cooked potatoes and garlic in baking dish.

Pour half of the sauce mixture over potatoes.

Repeat the procedure with remaining potatoes and garlic and remaining sauce mixture.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika.

Bake for about 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Servings 8

INGREDIENTS:

10 medium russet potatoes, peeled (do not slice potatoes, leave whole)

5 large garlic cloves, peeled

1/3 cup butter

1/3 cup heavy (35%) whipping cream, warmed

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt, to taste

fresh ground black pepper, optional

Plan ahead there is a 4 hour chilling time before serving

Servings 12-14

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni

12  hard-cooked eggs (chop 6 eggs, then slice the remaining 6 to place on top of the prepared salad)

fully cooked ham, cubed (use as much ham as you like)

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 celery stalk, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

6-8 large green onions, chopped

1/2 (4 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained

2 cups Hellman’s mayonnaise

1 teaspoon garlic powder

dry Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix, to taste, start with 1 tablespoon

seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

Make certain to drain the canned tomatoes very well before using, if your not a lover of tomatoes you may omit, adding in some cooked chopped chicken makes this a complete meal

1-2/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1  (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1 cup light cream OR milk

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, very well drained

6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

2-1/2 tablespoons melted butter

To freeze casserole; prepare recipe as stated but do not bake,  cover with plastic wrap then freeze until frozen then wrap completely in foil, when ready to use thaw in refrigerator overnight, remove all wrapping then bake 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until hot

Servings 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to package directions then hand squeezed dry to remove excess moisture)

4 cups cooked and cooled white OR brown rice

1/3 cup melted butter

2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese OR Swiss cheese

3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste, more to sprinkle on top before baking)

1/3 cup finely chopped chopped yellow onion (or 1 small onion)

2 garlic cloves, minced OR 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

1-1/4 cups milk (or can use light cream)

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional or adjust to taste

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

shredded mozzarella cheese, optional  and to add on the last 5 minutes of baking

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————-

Set oven to 350 degrees F.

Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.

Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).

If desired immediately top with mozzarella cheese and allow to melt.

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