Backpacker Magazine – October 2009

Recipe: Italian-Style Potatoes

Spice up boring potatoes with some summer sausage, brown sugar, and tomatoes in this Italian-inspired dish.

by: Laura Puckett, Nutritional Analysis by Melissa Stoos-Gilroy

1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup diced summer sausage (about 2.5 ounces)
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

In Camp
Sauté onions in oil over medium-high heat until translucent. Add sugar and stir. Add sausage and sauté until browned, then remove from heat. Bring water to a boil; pour 1/2 cup over tomatoes in a bowl and let soak five minutes. Return sausage and onions to heat, stirring until warm. In another pot, mix potatoes, salt, and remaining water until smooth. Drain tomatoes and add to skillet with sausage; sauté one to two minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Serve over potato mixture.

Prep Time
7 min

Cook Time
20 min

Price
$1.55 per serving

Weight
4 ounces per serving

Serves 2

Calories 512
Fat 30 g
Carbs 44 g
Protein 17 g

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