National Potato Lovers Month potato recipes and kids activities

This month is National Potato Lover's Month.  

Many people think potato and immediately think of French fries, loaded baked potato and potato chips.  And you might also associate fatty and unhealthy too.  But actually potatoes have gotten a bad rap about their health benefits because of these 2 foods and how they are cooked.

Actually, if you took any vegetable and deep fried it, you would be killing nutrients and adding fat to it.  Or if you took any vegetable and loaded it with butter, cheese, sour cream and bacon bits you would be adding a ton of calories!  So really, it is more about you cook the potato (or any vegetable) and what you add to it that will greatly determine the calories, fat and health benefits.

Kids love potatoes and they are a worthy vegetable filled with lots of nutrition.  I am not saying, kids don't need green leafy or orange vegetables but kids need several servings of a variety of vegetables and potatoes can be one of their servings of vegetables.

• low in calories
• naturally fat-free
• high in vitamin C
• high in potassium

Use potatoes to add more vegetables to your meal and your kids will love It.

Beef and Potato Tamale Casserole

Corn tortillas add great flavor and texture to this Mexican-style beef casserole. If requiring a gluten-free recipe, check the label of the indicated (*) recipe ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.

Confetti Mashed Potatoes

Delicious potato recipe for kids and families.

Grilled Potato Planks (Yellows)

Delicious potato recipe for kids and families

Grilled Spud Dogs

Kids will love these hot dogs in potato "buns". Have their favorite condiments on hand so they can customize their dogs. If requiring a gluten-free recipe, check the label of the indicated (*) recipe ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.

Potato Fingers

Delicious potato recipe for kids and families

Potato Smashers

Yukon gold and red smashed potatoes with sweet peppers, cilantro and a hint of chili powder.

Purple Potato Salad with Beets and Arugula

Wonderful tasting salad for spring or as a side dish for dinner.

Roasted Pesto Potato Salad

Delicious potato recipe for kids and families

Spiced Potato Skins

Did you think you couldn’t have the best snack foods without the fat? Think again. Baking is a great way to eliminate the fat while keeping all the great taste of your favorite snacks.

Turkey-Potato Dinner Wraps

If requiring a gluten-free recipe, check the label of the indicated (*) recipe ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.