Cheddar Potato Strips Food

CRISPY CHEDDAR POTATOES

Steps:

• Microwave 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, turning halfway through, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool slightly. Break into chunks. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast on a baking sheet at 450 degrees F, stirring once, until browned and crisp, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar and chopped chives.

BACON-CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick skin. Place potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
• Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture over both sides of the potato skins.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 30 to 45 minutes; thicker skins can take longer to cook. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and bacon inside the skins and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
• Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve immediately.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato skins on a greased baking sheet. , Combine oil with next 5 ingredients; brush over both sides of skins. , Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Top with sour cream and onions. Serve immediately.

CRISPY CHEDDAR MASHED POTATO PUFFS

Steps:

• MIX 1/2 cup sour cream and chopped chives together in a small bowl. Refrigerate.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Shred 1/2 of cheese to make about 1 cup of shreds. Divide shreds into 8 piles, about 2-inches apart, on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake about 5 minutes or until cheese melts and becomes crisp. Let cool 5 minutes and remove from baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 180 degrees F.
• Cut the remaining 4 oz. cheese into 8 1/2-inch cubes. Form balls of mashed potato mixture, using an ice cream scoop. Make a small hole in center of each potato ball and fill with one cube Borden® Cheese. Cover with additional mashed potato so cheese is hidden inside. Refrigerate until ready to fry.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Prepare beer batter according to package directions; dip each mashed potato ball into batter, and deep-fry for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil, and drain on paper towel. Reheat oil to 375 degrees F between batches. Keep potato puffs warm in the holding oven.
• Place potato puff on a plate; top with dollop of chive cream, a few chives and the Cheddar crisp. Serve immediately.