How to Make Ashley's Family Favorite, Lighthouse Inn Potatoes
Test cook Ashley Moore makes Bridget a family-favorite recipe for Lighthouse Inn Potatoes.
Get the recipe for Lighthouse Inn Potatoes: cooks.io/2NHJncp
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This was my grandfathers recipe! So amazing to see it online
I prefer to add the seasonings to the cream and stir *before* adding the potatoes; it assures a more-even distribution. Other than that, this is exactly how I make them, and I just love them.
Super excited ton make these for my family in August during out 1st ever family vacation. My mom will be so proud. I've been thinking about this recipe nonstop since I saw it on an old re-run of America's Test Kitchen. Thank you!
I make these for a senior care facility I work for. Always a hit. Always.
@kaiju_k5042
Жыл бұрын
So sweet.
I know the secret is a lot of cream and butter but there truly is something magical that happens with this in the simple and clean mix of potatoes and fat, it really is something else. It's my new standard potato dish because, at least for me, this is somehow easier than a mash or scalloped potatoes. Better, too
Have made these many times. They’re incredible
Watched this video and went right out to the store to get my ingredients for the recipe. The result= OFF. THE. CHARTS. My new favorite potato recipe, hands down. Thank you for sharing ATK!
@chrissewell1608
4 жыл бұрын
So is it as easy to cook, as shown on tv? And really as good as it looked?
@stevealaska73
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrissewell1608 It actually is. In my rush at the store, I didn't realize that I needed more than the one container of heavy cream that I bought. Also, I couldn't find light cream. I like cream, so I didn't care. I was a bit short, but, it didn't matter. Also, the butter I used was salted because, well, I love salt as well. Im making this again either tomorrow or on Christmas day and I'll follow it to the letter when I remake it. Not sure if I'll use unsalted butter though. May just stick with the salted butter I already have on hand. But then again, if Im buying the heavy cream (or light if I find it), I may just grab the unsalted butter. Everyone that I've let try it so far has absolutely loved it. That's been 8 people so far. Chris, stay in touch and drop a line to let me know what you thought of it and how it turned out when you make it. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
@chrissewell1608
4 жыл бұрын
@@stevealaska73 Thanks. My wife even said it looked good. I may try it in a 10" cast iron skillet, just to give it some Southern magic. Merry Christmas to y'all, as well!
@williamstevenson4928
4 жыл бұрын
I made this too. It's amazing, but my God, so rich. Once a year potatoes for us.
@curtisrobinson7962
4 жыл бұрын
Finding light cream was a chore. I found some at Whole Foods, the 365 store brand. I'm making this for dinner tonight.
Had these potatoes at the Lighthouse Inn many times. They are THE BEST!
I love this series. Just proven easy delicious recipes
Definitely want to try this recioe!! A lot less work than scalloped potatoes!!! Love, love, LOVE your shows!! Merry Christmas y'all!!!!
Perfect timing. Serving beef for a small dinner party and was looking for a special but ez potato dish. Thanks!!!
We had our wedding reception at the Lighthouse Inn. My wife and I made these today and had from for the first time since our wedding.
Made this several times, a staple dish for sure!
Love these recipes. Thanks
Just made these for Christmas Dinner. Definitely a winnef! Will include them i n my potato repertoire.
Love the show Cheers and happy holidays to you and your family ✌️🥂
Ohhhh myyyyy!! This is going to happen in my kitchen very soon. Thank you!
Wow this looks wonderful! Thanks for this!! I believe I will try a smaller batch though. Thanks again.
Have been making this for family parties since the recipe initially aired. It's rich but it sure is good.
@Red-ct6wx
4 жыл бұрын
Fish NE Where I hope you don’t mind me asking this question she referred to light cream have you always use heavy whipping cream? Can’t wait to try this recipe thank you!
@fishnewhere387
4 жыл бұрын
@@Red-ct6wx I use light cream. You should be able to find it by the heavy whipping cream. Most stores I've been to only carry the 16oz sizes, so look through the smaller containers if you have trouble finding it.
@Red-ct6wx
4 жыл бұрын
Fish NE Where Thank you, I have only noticed heavy whipping cream I’ll take another look thank you for taking the time to answer my question!
@fishnewhere387
4 жыл бұрын
@@Red-ct6wx No worries. Made a double batch yesterday for Christmas dinner as a side for a pork crown roast. They were heavenly as always.
I was just thinking I need to look for a new potato dish for the Holidays. Thanks, it couldn't have come at a more convenient time!
Heavenly!
Im falling in love with the red head.
This looks so good!
Made these tonight. Delicious!
Mmm...looks incredible.
These potatoes are as delicious and easy to make as they look. I brought it to Christmas eve dinner and everyone agreed that it was their new favorite potato dish. Dad was the biggest fan and knows his comfort food so I know it was good. I added all the cream at the beginning and was worried it wouldn't thicken up enough after baking, it came out just a little runny, but that didn't affect the taste at all. My family and I actually preferred it this way because after sitting overnight, the leftovers had thickened up a bit more and were just as good. We enjoyed them both ways. I used salted butter this time, but I might try unsalted next time to see how much it affects the taste.
Yummy. Think of adding this to our New years eve steak dinner
Delicious just made them today!
Who wouldn’t want these potatoes, I have to make them! Wow!
Looks amazing!
yummy.looks so good.
Can't wait to give it a try
I could only imagine the flavor of this potato dish. Mercy !!
That potato dish is looking great and must be so delicious too. I have not eaten them cooked that way before, but have to try making it.
These are the best potatoes, there delicious!!! I have a family of 3 and i normally will half a casserole recipe depending on that recipe , this is one I do not cut in half as I know it will get eaten, infact I want leftovers of this recipe!!! Ashley is the potato queen in my eyes lol , her parm crusted potatoes with dip are also to die for and one of my family's favorite potatoe dish , there just drooling when they see I'm making parm crusted potatoes with the dip !! 😋 or of course these lighthouse potatoes
Tried this today, recommended simmering the potatoes in light cream with lid OFF. Reminds me of eating clam chowder but the potatoes cook wonderful if following their time chart.
Great recipes!!
Must try this!
I made this for dinner tonight. I added bacon and thyme. Delicious.
Hello, i loved watching you all on the Create channel when I got the chance, now i use KZread and im still in love 😁
Well now I know what potato side dish I'll be making for Christmas dinner! (And then eating salads for a week and hitting the gym)
Ladies, outstanding recipe & mine is very similar. I'm a 56 yr. old irishman so you had me at potatoes, lol, yes the stereotype is true, we love our taters, i eat them appx. 300 days a yr., rice/pasta 35 days, fast 30 days a yr., i never heard of litehouse inn, but my only differences are day old irish soda bread blended to crumbs in place of panko, & swiss gruyere cheese( my fave) in place of parmesan. Ms. Ashley with that gorgeous auburn/reddish hair has to be irish or scottish, which makes her my sister, lol. I will try the panko, but stay with my swiss gruyere cheese.
@sharonlatour6230
4 жыл бұрын
Steve, your recipe sounds awesome!
@stevelogan5475
4 жыл бұрын
@@sharonlatour6230 ty my friend, Merry Christmas & God Bless you & yours
Can't wait to make these, looks so good, something different to do with potatoes.
Amazing. Tomorrow’s side for dinner 🙏🏽
I will try these potatoes.
Love this recipe! Have made this several times with great success. Takes having a potato side dish to a whole 'nother' level. 😀 Note that in the video, they mention that the New London Lighthouse Inn shuttered its doors. Well, it must have re-opened because when I look it up it says it is now open. Gets great reviews! Hope to go there someday. 🤞
1am and now I'm SO starving.
If I didn't live alone I would make that! Maybe I can put it in ramekins and bake it!
Making these today
This reminds me of midwestern food. Where butter is a seasoning.
This is the type of rich dish I would cook twice a year.
I'm going to adopt Ashley.
I think I'm love with Ashley.
For this of us with a savory of a sweet tooth, this is our idea of a birthday cake!
First Thompson's Clam Bar in Harwich Port and now the Lighthouse Inn is gone too? The end times are nigh.
@gasfiltered
4 жыл бұрын
The restaurant business will simply not allow you to stagnate. There is such a fine balance between the required innovation and retaining your old standards. The hard truth is that the family who come once a week for 20 years aren't bringing you new business and if your outreach on all the appropriate channels brings people to a menu that hasn't changed since the 70s, they will never come back and they will write bad reviews. Innovate or die.
Wow no words today in this kitchen. Must have.
A must is russet potatoes. Tried using up my Yukon gold. Just not enough starch to thicken the sauce. I even used about 3 pounds. 1 inch chunks was just too big with Yukon gold.
I need to make this. Potatoes are my kryptonite.
Your oven is so clean! Can you please show me how to get mine as clean? Maybe a demo at my house? Please?
@angelagriffin5130
2 жыл бұрын
My guess is they clean it daily since it's a commercial kitchen. I suppose it's easier to clean if you do it every work day. But I sure would like them to help me too...🙂
I cannot find light cream in any store around me. Can you use half n half?
Thanks.
Ok, I have been “moved” by this recipe..I’ll prepare in a couple of days.
Yummy 😋
Yummy
If it's wrong to drool while watching this recipe, I do not want to be right.
This just made my stomach growl!
Went to Lighthouse Inn for my senior Prom.
I watched this video and gained two pounds.
@tjensen6340
4 жыл бұрын
I know but OMG what delicious pounds!
@jennifergragg1850
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@curtisrobinson7962
4 жыл бұрын
I ate this potato dish, had a heart attack but Chris Pratt gave me CPR; it was worth it, on both counts.
@braddavis8822
2 жыл бұрын
LOL! But you want it don't you
@lindaarnold3091
3 ай бұрын
Lol! Me too!
Is 1/2 & 1/2 ok to use since Lite Cream isn't sold, that I'm aware of, in my area (south Florida)?
@margaretd3710
4 жыл бұрын
It will be just a bit thinner than Lite Cream, but it should be okay [The Recipe Police will not show up and arrest you] -- of course, you could always add a bit of heavy cream to it if you really wanted to.
@MamaDeesWorld
4 жыл бұрын
@@margaretd3710 oh that's a good idea. A splash of heavy to the 1/2 & 1/2. Thanks for the suggestion. And I'll let you know if the 🚔 show up. 🤣💖
@kst6959
4 жыл бұрын
Mix 1.5-2 c heavy cream to 1 c milk to get light cream.
@MamaDeesWorld
4 жыл бұрын
@@kst6959 will do. Thank you!
Thought I stumbled on to the Paula Deen channel! What no bacon bits? :) Happy Holidays
Recipe on link says you prefer to use light cream but not half and half-what exactly do you suggest-ie brand name and description? I thought light cream was half and half? Recipe looks soooooooooooooooooo yummy! Please answer as I want to make this exactly like you do on this video!
@ashleymoore8599
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Victoria! Light Cream is labeled that way on the carton (and half and half is equal parts milk and light cream). If you can't find actual light cream, heavy cream does work! Enjoy!
@moverchubby24
Жыл бұрын
@@ashleymoore8599 I did not know H&H was half light cream thought it was heavy
Well done, Ashley... Lucky Bridgett to be able to ' Test ' them....hence the name of the show !!!
@seikibrian8641
4 жыл бұрын
"Cook's Country"? ;-)
I love the potatoes. They look so good. I’m going to make them soon. Where can I buy your red “Cooks Country” apron. I like the way it looks and fits. I would like it for Christmas!! Can I buy one on line?
To turn this into a different casserole, add dried beef (like the Armor dried beef in a jar), I add a 4 ounce jar. Just put the dried beef in a bowl, cover with boiling water, let sit for 5 minutes, this takes much of the salt away. Then pour off the water. Cut the circles of (I just pile them up and slice them into thin shreds). Add this when the potatoes have finished cooking on top of the stove. Then finish the dish as usual.
Just saying hi ladies. greetings from London… 5:39
Looks like potato soup like my mom used to make
What is light cream she mentioned cooking the potatoes in?
@stevelogan5475
4 жыл бұрын
@ Debbie Coleby , ma'am there is heavy cream & some places sell lite cream, lite cream would be very close to half & half, that will work fine i'm sorry if you don't know but you probably do, ( 1/2 & 1/2 is equal parts of milk to heavy cream, if you can't find it buy heavy cream & milk, mix them 50% each to your desired total.) I'm 56 yr. old irishman, some places call it lite cream, others 1/2 & 1/2. I hope that helps. Merry Christmas & God Bless you & yours.
@seikibrian8641
4 жыл бұрын
It's cream with more fat than half-and-half, but less fat than heavy cream; it's about 20% milk fat.
@stevelogan5475
4 жыл бұрын
@@seikibrian8641 that is true my friend, but you cannot buy lite cream everywhere, so it was just some advice to get close with something that will work, Merry Christmas & God Bless you & yours
@seikibrian8641
4 жыл бұрын
@@stevelogan5475 I'm sorry, but I don't understand your comment nor why you are addressing it to me.
@charliemay9893
4 жыл бұрын
Guessing half and half
Must try thank u..
@donnarichards9708
3 жыл бұрын
These potatoes were wonderful I made these once and now for thanksgiving oh heck for Christmas to. Thanks happy holidays
NO DOUBT, it's yummier if made the day ahead and then reheated to serve. RIGHT?
Nirvana!! 😋😋😋
Hi girls, would Creamo🇨🇦 work or half milk half heavy cream? I'm not sure I've seen light/lite cream.
@richardwindow2492
4 жыл бұрын
miss Cndnwoman iIn UK you get thick double cream or you can get single cream which would be light cream .
@hmtrimworks7148
2 жыл бұрын
Any cream or milk will work… The heavier cream the more calories and fat
Can you use regular bread crumbs?
@stevelogan5475
4 жыл бұрын
@ pat Johnson, yes you can, but panko are better & just a little larger, but less gritty bread crumb
Can I make this the day before, except for the bake and then add cheese and crumbs and then bake it for longer time?
I live in Kansas City and I have never seen light cream in the grocery store. What do you substitute if it's not available?
@suebell5870
Жыл бұрын
Just saw your comment when I was reviewing this to make this TG. Apparently light cream got phased out by the dairy for the most part as a creamer after half and half hit the market. In order to get a product with 20% fat needed for this recipe mix equal parts heavy cream and whole milk.
OMG!
OMG !!! This will be my main course ! No way a side dish ...
@Leguminator
4 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought !One of my favorite things about living alone is I constantly eat what are traditionally sides as the meal itself.
Made this and it was very good. A little to salty for my taste so next time I will omit the salt.
Can this dish be prepared in advance and frozen?
Rich? Thinking of adding egg yolks to the cream to make it richer! cream, cheese, butter, eggs! then bacon crispy crumbs (optional)
I am 100% adding bacon to this.
@rmknicks
4 жыл бұрын
And scallions or onions.
@salmandron
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking cubed ham lol. Great minds...
@bigbudstud5558
4 жыл бұрын
That's the first thing I thought of!
@jjcgrass
4 жыл бұрын
Onions and garlic....
@rgruenhaus
4 жыл бұрын
Must be southern. Leave out the bacon!
0:05 check out those knife skills in the background. I was always under the impression that the people in the background were pros. This guy looks like he's never cut an onion before!
@k.fuentes7448
4 жыл бұрын
David Powell lol. Had to replay. Good catch.
@theresam1649
4 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh. 😂
I'm writing a book from Nantucket. There once was a
Is light cream half and half?
@moverchubby24
Жыл бұрын
NO
Hi
I hope someone can help me. I have been cooking for years and years and want to make this. I have no clue what LIGHT cream is. I have been to 3 stores looking for it thinking I have just not ever noticed. I have heavy cream and half & half on hand all the time. Is half & half considered light cream? I am at a loss on this. I asked my mom today if she has ever heard of it and she has not either.
@suebell5870
Жыл бұрын
Half and half will not work, it’ll break. Light cream used to be in stores but not much these days since half and half is preferred as a creamer. Use equal portions heavy cream and whole milk, this will give you the 20% fat content you’ll need for this recipe.
Any reason not to refrigerate a day before cooking? Make ahead much easier for Christmas.
@JVerschueren
4 жыл бұрын
Other than it may take longer to heat all the way through (probably more like 25-30 minutes), so, depending on your oven, you might have cover with aluminium foil for the first 10 minutes or so to stop the top overbrowning. Otherwise I don't see how you couldn't make this ahead.
@ashleymoore8599
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick! You can totally make these ahead of time. Here are the instructions from the recipe: TO MAKE AHEAD: After potato mixture has been transferred to baking dish, let cool completely, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before applying topping, bake, covered, until heated through, about 35 minutes. Apply topping and continue to bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Enjoy!!!
@lindabuck2777
4 жыл бұрын
Ashley Moore I learn a LOT from the comment section, and so appreciate all the great cooks in here! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎄🎄🎄thank you MERRY XMAS HAPPY HOLIDAYS JOYFUL HEALTHY NEW YEAR SIS!!! ❤️❤️❤️🕎🎄🌟🌎
@rickblackwell6435
4 жыл бұрын
Ashley Moore thanks!
What’s not to like ...potatoes, cream, butter 😋
@flea10x6
4 жыл бұрын
Slime Creative and Cheese!
simmer the potatoes and light cream UNcovered?
Bridget looked like she was about to cry.
So my grocery stores only have half and half and heavy cream.... no light cream..... ideas?
@pocitobuddie6916
4 жыл бұрын
Mix them together. In other words, dilute your heavy cream with some half & half.
@ranstra12
4 жыл бұрын
2c heavy cream and 1 c milk someone suggested. Or a dollop of heavy to the 1/2 and 1/2
@hmtrimworks7148
2 жыл бұрын
Use either or mix them up… You can even use whole milk or any milk for that matter depending on your diet