August 19th is National Potato Day, and our friends at Bob Evans have some fun recipes for you to try out. So cute- Martini’s with mashed potatoes instead of alcohol. We even did a “kiddie” version, my son loved it. Instead of the harsh alcohol with syrup-y sweet flavors why not try some awesome Bob Evans mashed potato recipes like, Sweet Swirl Mashtini, Mediterranean mashed, and the incredible Bob Evans Wildfire Mashtini (which is the one we did).

With the right ingredients and some Bob Evans mashed potatoes, anything is possible. Carbonara mashed potatoes, or a Club Mashtini both with crispy bacon- and what’s not better with bacon, I ask you?

Here are a few of the fun recipes:

Club Mashtini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4 mashtinis

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (24 oz.) Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes
1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
1/4cup ham, diced
1/4cup Bob Evans oven-roasted diced turkey (from Bob Evans Restaurant) or 1/4 cup of any diced, cooked turkey
1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces, crumbled
1/4 cup ranch dressing
4 mini gherkin pickles (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1.Prepare Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes by following the recommended microwave instructions on the package.
2.Place about 1/3 cup (1/8 package) of mashed potatoes in a martini glass.
3.Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. diced ham on top of potatoes.
4.Place another 1/3 cup (1/8 package) of mashed potatoes on top of diced ham.
5.Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of each on top of mashed potatoes: Swiss cheese, turkey and crumbled bacon pieces.
6.Lightly drizzle ranch dressing over toppings.
7.Garnish with toothpick and sweet gherkin.

MEDITERRANEAN MASHTINI
Prep time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Serves: 4 mashtinis

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (24 oz.) Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes
1/4 cup pepperonata
1/4 cup marinated artichokes, chopped
4 oz. grilled marinated chicken, sliced
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
Parmesan crisps

DIRECTIONS:
1.Prepare Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes by following the recommended microwave instructions on the package.
2.Place 3/4 cup (1/4 package) of mashed potatoes in a martini glass.
3.Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. each over top of mashed potatoes: pepperonata and marinated artichokes.
4.Place 1 oz. sliced chicken on top of artichokes.
5.Garnish with 2 tsp. of pesto and a Parmesan crisp.

SWEET SWIRL MASHTINI
Prep time: 8 minutes
Serves: 4 mashtinis

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 package (12 oz.) Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes
1/2 package (12 oz.) Bob Evans Mashed Sweet Potatoes
1/4 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup honey roasted pecans
1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup maple syrup, warm

DIRECTIONS:
1.Prepare Bob Evans Original Mashed and Mashed Sweet Potatoes by following the recommended microwave instructions on the package.
2.Place about 1/3 cup (1/8) package Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes in bottom of each martini glass.
3.Layer about 1/3 cup (1/8 package) Bob Evans Mashed Sweet Potatoes over Original Mashed Potatoes.
4.Repeat layers, using about 1/3 cup Original, then 1/3 cup of Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
5.Top with one Tbsp. each of the marshmallows, pecans and crumbled bacon.
6.Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. of warmed maple syrup.

EVANS WILDFIRE MASHTINI- This is the one we tried

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 mashtinis

INGREDIENTS:
16 pieces breaded popcorn chicken
1 package (24 oz.) Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:

16 pieces breaded popcorn chicken

1 package (24 oz.)Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes

half cup Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ Sauce

3 scallions, diced

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare popcorn chicken by following the recommended baking instructions on the package.
In a small bowl, toss prepared chicken with Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ Sauce, coating evenly.
Prepare Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes by following the recommended microwave instructions on the package.
Swirl 1 Tbsp. Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ sauce around the inside of each glass.
Place 3/4 cup (1/4 package) of mashed potatoes in a martini glass.
Place 4 pieces of Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ-coated popcorn chicken on top of mashed potatoes.
Garnish lightly with a sprinkle of diced scallions.

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