Author:Colorado Potato

Mashed Potato Cups

  Serves 12 Ingredients: 1/2 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1-1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided 6 cups hot Colorado mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter) 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Directions: In a large bowl, add milk, butter, salt, pepper and 1-1/3 cups cheese to mashed potatoes. Grease two 6-portion muffin pans; divide potato mixture between pans. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with parsley. Cover and freeze one pan for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining... Read More

Mushroom Potato Soup Recipe in San Luis Valley, CO

Recipe from: “Taste of Home” Ingredients 2 medium leeks, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 6 tablespoons butter, divided 6 cups chicken broth 5 cups diced and peeled Colorado Potatoes 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy whipping cream Directions In a Dutch oven or soup kettle (quart pot), saute leeks and carrots in 3 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, dill, salt, pepper and... Read More

2nd Annual Meat and Greet

The Colorado FFA Foundation is hosting their second annual Meat and Greet Event, November 15, 2018! Join the fun at the National Western Stock Show Complex and enjoy Colorado Potatoes, beef, lamb and pork prepared by top chefs! Follow this link to learn more and to buy your ticket for this fun event!! http://coloradoffafoundation.org/meat-and-greet-2020/

Colorado Kids!

The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee had 4 Colorado Potato Grower’s Kids participate in the Colorado Kids article contest for the Online Denver Post. We would like to extend a large “thank you” to all the kids that participated and share their articles here.

Food, Fiber & More! Summer AgriCULTURE Institute

The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) was so excited to host a wonderful group of teachers for a week long educational opportunity. The teachers were able to enjoy class time, agriculture discussion from  Marvin Reynolds and Don Shawcroft. The rest of the week the teachers were out about throughout the San Luis Valley. The touring began late Monday morning at the Rahkra Mushroom Farm, followed by a delicious lunch at Locavore’s. The rest of the afternoon was spent touring the JW Mumma Aquatic Species Restoration and the Rio Grand Water... Read More

“What Are You Eating?”

Potatoes USA is preparing to launch the “What Are You Eating?” Campaign on July 1st. This campaign is designed to encourage athletes to consume more potatoes, as a good source of fuel and energy. Read more about the campaign from the following link: “Perishable News” Check out the first video of the campaign:Potatoes. Real Food. Real Performance. What Are You Eating?

Standing Up For Potatoes On Capitol Hill

Colorado Potato Industry Representatives in in Washington D.C.
National Potato Council Fly-In On February 26 through March 1, 2018, representatives of the Colorado Potato Industry joined growers and industry leaders from around the country in Washington D.C., on Capitol Hill, for the National Potato Council’s 2018 Potato D.C. Fly-In.  The National Potato Council holds this annual meeting  to give members of the potato industry a better understanding of and a chance to advocate for the industry’s most pressing federal policy priorities.  This allows representatives to meet with lawmakers, administration officials and regulators and educate them about the importance of the potato industry and... Read More

Super Bowl Potato Recipes

No Super Bowl menu is complete without potatoes!  We’ve gathered a few of our favorites that are sure to impress your guests.  No matter who you’re rooting for, you’ll be a winner with these on your plate! Baked Potato Nachos Nutritious baked potatoes lay the foundation for this delicious twist on a Super Bowl classic.  Top with fresh salsa and a dollop of Greek yogurt to make these nachos a healthy version of a traditionally indulgent food. Cheesy Potato Skins with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Potato skins are an essential piece of... Read More