Idaho® Potato Toppings & Sauces for Kids

Idaho® Potato Toppings & Sauces for Kids

Courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission 4 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
Baked Idaho Pommes Frites
4 large Idaho® Potatoes, well scrubbed
cooking spray
1/4 tsp. salt

Tex-Mex Ketchup
1 c. ketchup
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. mild chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Bacon-Cheddar-Ranch Topping
3/4 c. light ranch salad dressing
2 scallions, finely chopped (use green part only in this recipe)
2 Tbsp. 2% Sharp cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. packaged 50% reduced-fat real bacon pieces

Easy Microwave Cheese Sauce
1/2 c. 2% milk
2 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:

Baked Idaho Pommes Frites

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. Cut each potato into eight lengthwise wedges. Place potatoes in an ungreased baking pan. Spray potatoes evenly with cooking spray.

3. Bake 20 min. Remove potatoes from the oven, turn them over using a spatula, and return the potatoes to the oven to bake an additional 10 min., or until golden brown. Season with salt and serve hot with sauces.

Tex-Mex Ketchup:

1. Combine all ingredients.

Bacon-Cheddar-Ranch Topping:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Stir until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Easy Microwave Cheese Sauce:

1. Combine the milk and cream cheese in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 min. 30 seconds. Use a whisk and stir until smooth. Heat another 30 seconds on high, then whisk again.

2. Add grated cheeses and stir constantly until smooth. If necessary, heat at 10-second intervals, stirring in-between, until an even consistency is achieved.

Serve immediately.

* Tex-Mex Ketchup Serves 8 (2 Tbsp. each)

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 34 calories, 0 mg cholesterol, 366 mg sodium, 0.5 g protein, 0 g fat, 9 g carbohydrates.

* Bacon-Cheddar-Ranch Topping Serves 8 (2 Tbsp. each)

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 75 calories, 12 mg cholesterol, 285 mg sodium, 1.5 g protein, 6 g fat, 4 g carbohydrates.

* Easy Microwave Cheese Sauce

Serves 8 (2 Tbsp. each)

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 76 calories, 20 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 4 g protein, 6 g fat, 1 g carbohydrates.

* Recipe courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission.

Nutrition:

Calories: 278; Total Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 64g; Protein: 6g; Sodium: 154mg;