Dec 29, 2007

Lake Forest Cafe Potatoes


Colorful  and a little different, great for breakfast or with burgers (serves 6), or as a veggie main dish.(serves 2-3)  I  discovered  these at a  renovated house-turned-Cafe in the Sacramento area, near  Folsom, California.  I think if the prison  there had served these potatoes to the inmates  Johnny Cash would  never have written " Folsom Prison Blues."


Melt 3 Tb butter in large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add 3 cooked medium baking potatoes, skin on, coarsely chopped.  Cook til crisp, stir frequently.  Then add 1 ¼ c shredded monterey jack cheese, 1 ¼ c. shredded cheddar cheese, 2/3 c. chopped tomato, 2 TB  chopped green onion,  gently stir til cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir in ½   diced avocado. Spoon onto plates and top with sour cream. Serve immediately.