Smashed Potatoes

5 lbs small potatoes (those bags at Costco are perfect!)

Salt and Pepper to taste

6 Tbs melted butter

1 tsp garlic powder

2-4 c shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack/Cheddar blend)

bacon bits

3 green onions, finely chopped

Preheat oven to 400℉.  Lightly grease a lined half-sheet pan and scatter potatoes in an even layer across the pan (leave room between the potatoes).  Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.  Use a potato masher or large fork to smash the potatoes.  Season with salt and pepper.  Stir together the melted butter and garlic powder and drizzle over the top of the potatoes.  Sprinkle evenly with cheese and bacon.  Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and bacon is sizzling.  Top with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

From Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Garlic Noodles

1/4 c brown sugar

1/4 c oyster sauce

4 tsp soy sauce

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

16 oz. angel hair pasta

lots of garlic (8 cloves?)

1 bunch of green onions

8 Tbs butter

Add the brown sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to a small bowl and whisk to combine.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions.  Drain the noodles in a colander and set aside.

While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic and slice the green onions.  Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.  Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the garlic and onions (saving a handful of the greener ends for garnish) and sauté until they are soft and fragrant (1-2 minutes).

Remove the skillet from the heat.  Add the drained pasta and oyster sauce mixture to the skillet and stir well to coat the pasta.  (You can add a sprinkle of hot water if the pasta is stiff or sticky and not stirring up well!)  Garnish with reserved green onions and serve!

From Budget Bytes