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Which Variety of Potato Would Soak Up The Most Liquid In a Breakfast Casserole?

May 10, 2024
Q: I plan to use potatoes instead of bread in a breakfast casserole. I need the potatoes to be absorbent. Which variety of potato would soak up the most liquid?
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Dr. Potato's Favorite Idaho® Potato Holiday Dish

Dec 18, 2020
Q: Dr. Potato, What is your favorite Idaho® Potato dish to prepare during the holidays?
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The Weather Outside Is Frightful… Idaho Potato Recipe Suggestions For Being Stuck Inside

Feb 16, 2018
Q: When the weather outside is frightful, do you have any favorite Idaho® potato recipe suggestions for being stuck inside?
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Can Serving Two Types Of Potatoes Help My Overall Food Cost At Breakfast?

Jun 23, 2017
Q: Can Serving Two Types Of Potatoes Help My Overall Food Cost At Breakfast?
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Top Indulgent Breakfast Items Include Breakfast Potatoes and Home Fries

Feb 22, 2017
Q: Looking at all the restaurant commercials on TV, I'm convinced that "sweet" is the new trend for breakfast, but how can I know what's most popular?
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Breakfast Menu Have Some Holes To Fill With A Creative New Potato Selection. Here's A Road Trip Recommendation.

Feb 14, 2017
Q: Does your breakfast menu have some holes to fill with a creative new potato selection?
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“Bowls Trend” Can Truly Soar By Adding Potatoes To The Mix

Dec 15, 2016
Q: I read a recent article in the Packer, where Technomic reports that food bowls are up 29.7% in the entrée category over a five-year time period. Another study, showed that the produce items measured were onions +27%, peppers +21%, tomatoes +20% followed closely by carrots, broccoli and corn according to United Fresh with new growth coming from kale, lemons, and spinach.
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Breakfast Tacos Always Should Include Potatoes

Nov 8, 2016
Q: I have a location near a complex of office buildings and want to open for breakfast to take advantage of the opportunity to serve customers walking by from the parking garages to their offices. Any suggestions for breakfast potatoes?
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Can Bacon Share The Oven With Baked Idaho® Potatoes At Breakfast Time?

Jan 27, 2016
Q: Can I bake a potato and bacon at the same temperature in the oven for breakfast? I thought I saw a breakfast stuffed potato and egg recipe from Mr. Food a couple of years ago and want to try this over the holidays.
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Serving Breakfast All Day Long

Jun 13, 2014
Q: Dear Dr. Potato, my customers want favorite breakfast items on the menu all day long. Can you suggest breakfast dishes that satisfy 24/7?
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