i reckon this here post might just have to be my last
recipe for 2012
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i just don’t have the
same old “gumption” i used to..
maybe a sip a’ some sort of “elixir” might do me some good, some how,
but i’m thinking that’s what got me into this here trouble in the first place
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i think i’m just gonna to have to tie my old horse up to a hitchin’ post,
hang up my stirrups an’ chaps for another year
and get on outa’ here
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{ i haven’t entirely rule out the possibility of Jack Daniel’s Fudge.. but i think i should leave a recipe or two for next year.. }
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these little patties are easy and fun to make for your little Cowpokes
they’re a great way to use up left-over new potatoes for breakfast and brunch..
they don’t need much in the way of a recipe
but here goes nothin’..
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Little Cow Patties
Ingredients
new potatoes
3 slices bacon, cut into small slices
1/4 sweet onion, chopped fine, optional
canola oil
Directions
Scrub new potatoes and put in the top of a double boiler. Add water to the bottom, enough so it won’t boil dry. Put a lid on top and set over high heat. Once the water boils, reduce to a simmer. Steam potatoes until they are cooked through and softened, about 30 minutes.
Remove potatoes and place on a cutting board. Using a tea towel to keep your hands from burning, press gently down until the potatoes flatten slightly. You’ll feel a slight give when this happens. Don’t over press or the potatoes will fall apart.
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Meanwhile, heat up a skillet on medium high heat and add the bacon. Fry until bacon is lightly browned and remove to a paper towel covered plate. Add the onion to the skillet, if using and cook over low heat until brown and caramelized. Add extra canola oil as needed. Set onions aside.
Keeping the skillet on medium high heat, lay the potatoes into the skillet and brown each side. (*I removed some of the bacon fat to reduce the fat content at this stage. If you like your potatoes to have a more “fried” consistency, leave fat as is or add canola oil as needed.)
Place on a serving dish and sprinkle over with bacon and onions to serve.
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by Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
Cow pies! What little cowpoke wouldn’t love them! (fun series Smidge! Hope you’ll do it again next year!) s’long til then, happy trails!
The squashing part sounds like fun!
I had to pause for a moment before I read the post – snicker! Hi ho Smidge – away!
I just love the stampede series, and how much fun you’ve had with it! Thanks for taking us there Smidge! These cow pies look delicious!
Sounds like you have the perfect breakfast going for any cowboy out there! (And seriously, you just can’t just say things like ‘Jack Daniels Fudge’ and not go there… that’s just mean.
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I bet they are delish!
Yeeeehaaaa! That’s the end of the dusty trail….. Happy trails to you….lalalala!
Now, you’ve made me hungry
People must love it when you tell them you are serving up cow patties, Smidge.
A delightful twist on the traditional roast potatoes, Smidge. I will bookmark these for when it gets a little cooler (this weekend it’s soaring into the 30°C with high humidity!)
Looks sooo good! I have never heard of this before
This is my kind of quick and tasty dish. I could do this with steak or a lovely piece of oily fish. I am always in favor of elixir infused writing and cooking. Cheers!
Sweet! I just happen to have lots of new potatoes on hand and was about to hit the market for bacon….guess what I will make? But Smidge, you MUST share the Jack Daniels fudge…it sounds too yummy to wait for a year!
Oh, Barb. You had me chuckling as soon as I saw the title of this post in my inbox. I’d no idea that cow patties came in different sizes. You can also add that I never thought I’d say, “Those cow patties look mighty tasty, Ma’am.” Sorry, though, to read that your Stampede is coming to an end, even if it did with a tease about Jack Daniel’s fudge. Still it was a fun series. Happy trails to you …
Smidge…sorry if I don’t get it…your blog isn’t ending…just this cow series?
I love potatoes! c
I love cows … But I think I prefer cowboys to patties.
Those are gorgeous!
Cow patties….I’m a-gonna make a pan of them there patties for my boy Felix. Seems to be he’s be partial to them….( tough for someone who generally sounds like Julie Andrews to write like a cowboy, Smidge
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Ah, you’ve smashed them! When I first looked I thought they were prawns and I was trying to see the relevance to cows? Don’t mind me, Smidge- it may be the red wine. I guess I could cook this.
Haha you always make me laugh my friend
This little patties are delightfully adorable!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I love weekend brunches and potatoes! These sound very good and easy to make.
Oh yum. What a great way to cook potatoes. Bacon and potatoes go so well together. I will have to try these. Have a lovely weekend Smidge xx
Yum yum. So enjoyed your creativity in this series. Enjoy your weekend!
You crazy Canadians, that’s not what a cow patty is. But I much prefer this definition. Looks awesome.
New potatoes in their jackets with bacon and onions…my mouth is watering! And I have not heard ‘gumption’ in a long long time. And thanks for sharing the Calgary Stampede link…I actually did not know what it was. Sounds like sooo much fun! See, where I come from, we’re more used to elephant stampedes at temple festivals. True story.
I am loving your stampede series. The title still has me laughing. My boys would love to squash the potatoes, sounds fun.
Since I have but found you echo others who hope that just this series and not the blog has gone into hiatus?! Was certain this post had to do with a meat patty recipe; but the fun was to be different
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Ha! Cute name!
Like others have commented, the title certainly caught my attention. And then I stared at the picture wondering what in the world! Great recipe for my family. Potatoes and bacon…there’s a pairing my family will love! I don’t think I’ll be making it too often because I can almost guarantee overeating!
Loved the series…someday I will see that Stampede! Debra
Looks good
Am feeling a bit fragile after a night of fiesta-ing last night, so a good plate of these for breakfast would sort me out right now!
Howdy, and yummy! I’d sure like some of these on my plate around the campfire. My son, aka Bacon Boy, would eat a ton of these!
They look great – you can leave the bacon fat in for me
Smidge…am i confused here or are you threatening to leave us? If that is the case, I am soooooooooo sad. I definitely have been off my game lately so I really get the feeling of wanting to stop blogging. Usually, I re-post a couple times and that gets me through a couple of weeks an then I get re-inspired.Maybe you just need a little vacation. Love this cow patty recipe! Please, take care. I adore coming here and learning more about you. You are so incredibly talented.
I was anonymous above. Not sure why it sent before i finished. —Geni
Oh, no worries, I will continue to write my blog for.. Well, forever!! Only the Stampede Series of recipes may end soon.. But I’ve had so many requests for the fudge, I might have to comply!! I’m glad you enjoy my blog.. And I’m so happy that you’re here
More to come… xoxo
Oh, dear, Geni,I never intended to give the impression that I’m leaving for good.. I’m so sorry, I ought to read over my posts for this sort of thing, not just spell-check, lol. I’m leaving off the “Stampede Series” of Posts.. Sunday is the last day of celebrations. I don’t think I could ever stop writing and I love visiting friends like you here as well.. I think I could only ever take a break or post less often, as you say.. rather than vanish into thin air. Funny, though, will we all blog until we turn 100 years old?? I’ve never thought about where this is all going, lol!
I bet you’ve got new potatoes in your garden…
Thank you:D
Me too!!
I think they remind kids of those frozen little “Tater Tots” or something, lol!
Hahaha.. Time to switch to Jack Daniels;)
As do you, CCU, as do you!! xo
I love that they would use up left-over new potatoes as well:D
You too, Charlie!! xx
The sun is shining.. And it’s a bit cooler, so I think a great weekend is in the mix!!
Hahaha.. I’d like to see an American “Cow Patty”!!
It’s a great time.. My son went out for the first time (he’s now 18, legal drinking age) and couldn’t believe the fun!!
It’s so fun.. Especially downtown, everyone quits work at noon and starts partying!
Oh, dear.. Fiestas can be a bit like over-stampeding I think, lol!
I was thinking more bacon would have made them a bit better.. Like frying it all together in the pan at once. I was just trying to make it sound a little healthier;)
Sorry, that’s kind of what I was thinking – so the potatoes absorbed the flavour
Elixir induced writing – bring it on! You may have doubled up on that bacon if you were under the influence! Ha ha!
They look great and Is it me or have you done something to your site – the new layout looks very ‘mobile device’ oriented – or is my computer playing tricks?
MMMMM! And I have enough new potatoes to make this a reality in my kitchen. Thanks!
Oh look at those tasty potatoes! Mmmm. Food fit for this cow girl. Okay, maybe I’m not a cow girl, but I would be anything for these!
Oh my gosh these look hilarious! (because of the name of course) And very delicious too. My best friend lives in Calgary, I would love to come to one of your stampedes. Sound so fun!
Lovely – potatoes and bacon – scrumity!
Mandy xo
Now I’m a vegetarian – but this looks good enough to ‘turn’ me! (I could do a veggie option!
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They are mighty tasty
Ok.. just might be making the fudge today, lol!
I think I’ll be at Stampede for a number of years to come.. now that I remember how much fun it is!!
Thanks, Sarah xx
This is a fun name…but certainly not what a girl from Texas was thinking about. Call you potatoes by whatever name you like and they would definitely please any cowboy.
Classic combination in such a cute dish !
Hahaha! Love the post Smidge! Gave me a much needed chuckle this morning. And I do love little Cow Patties. Over here we call them Tater Smashers. I think I like Little Cow Patties better.
i love simple ideas like this, especially since i’ve never heard of cow patties before
I make these–but never heard this name for them. Cow Patty, I love it!!! Can’t wait to tell that one to my family the next time I put them on the table
Hi Smidge, I love your new header for summer, but I’m not sure what the new Whole Foods section is about? We have a grocery chain here of the same name, but a video popped up when I clicked on cherries that showed baseball (?). Will your recipes be categorized according to ingredient or have you (deservedly) gotten another ad sponsor?
Oh, dear.. that could be the switch-over to my new layout. I’ll go take a look. It’s just a different way to access my recipes.. by ingredient instead of title.. Thanks for the heads up:)
It worked for me.. if you click on Cherries.. it goes to my two cherry recipe posts. The baseball.. may be the ad that pops up and hovers over the top post. Annoying, but if you click to the side, it opens the post.
ok. I’ll follow your directions. I have lots of left over cherries from a party we had last week, and my hubby is tired of eating them plain.
Another WOW! seems so delicious and interesting… Thanks and Love, nia
Serious comfort food. I love it.
Wov … this is a must for me … so soon I’m back to cooking. This is totally new for me – So quick and simple too. One of you photos – are not displaying, at least not for me, the top square one.