Asiago Potato And Bacon Gratin Food

GARLIC ASIAGO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
• Mash potatoes using a potato masher or ricer.
• Add the warmed milk, sour cream, butter, salt, white pepper, and garlic, mixing well.
• Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and scallions, stirring until cheese starts to melt and incorporate.
• Serve hot.

ASIAGO, POTATO AND BACON GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Drain. Sprinkle potatoes evenly with 1/4 tsp. salt; set aside and keep warm.
• Heat a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Sprinkle flour over shallots. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 9 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 tsp. salt, Asiago, chives, pepper, and bacon.
• Arrange half of potato slices in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour half of cheese sauce over potato slices. Top with remaining potato slices and cheese sauce; sprinkle with parmesan. Bake 35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

ASIAGO HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium casserole dish, mix the hash browns, Asiago cheese, onion, sour cream, heavy cream, and butter.
• Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until hash browns are fully cooked and the top is lightly browned. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

ASIAGO POTATOES

Steps:

• Generously cover potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt with cold water in a medium pot, then simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water. Cool to room temperature in refrigerator, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil at a bare simmer in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 12 minutes.
• Drain garlic, reserving oil for another use, then mash to a paste.
• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
• Mince basil, then stir together with garlic paste, cheese, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a small melon-ball cutter or a teaspoon, scoop out a hole in each cooled potato, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
• Stuff potatoes with cheese mixture and bake in a pan until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.