Potato Asiago Caramelized Onion Galette Food

POTATO ONION GALETTE

Steps:

• Make the pate brisee and roll into a cylinder. Chill for 1/2 hour or up to 3 days.
• Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet. Season with salt, pepper and thyme and cook the onions over medium low heat until caramelized. Remove the onions from skillet and set aside in a bowl to cool. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet and saute the potatoes, seasoned with salt and pepper, until about 3/4 cooked. Combine the potatoes with the onions, mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan and set aside to cool completely. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the cylinder of dough in half and refrigerate one half. Press the piece of dough into a rectangle and then roll it, on a lightly floured surface, into a rectangle measuring about 17 x 8 inches. Brush off any excess flour and transfer the dough to an ungreased cookie sheet. Position it so that there is room for the second piece. Refrigerate the tray while you roll out the second piece of dough in the same way and place it on the cookie sheet.
• Using a serrated pastry wheel, trim the edges of the rectangles to even them. Cut a "v" out of each corner to prevent the dough from bunching when it's folded. Spread half the potato/onion mixture on each, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border all around. Fold up the edges. Brush the dough with egg wash and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the dough and filling. Bake about 40 minutes, or until the crust is nicely browned. Slice each section on the diagonal into about 6 pieces.

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.

POTATO, ONION AND GRUYERE GALETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter in a 9-10 inch frying pan (cast iron works great) over medium heat. Add the thyme and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Place the potato, oil, Gruyere, mozzarella and salt and pepper in a bowl and toss to combine.
• Top the onion with the potato mixture and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Turn upside down on a large plate to serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION GALETTE

Steps:

• Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper. Add butter and 1 cup grated Gruyère to the flour mixture and toss to coat. Using your fingertips, pinch the butter and cheese into the flour to make pebble-size pieces. Drizzle in the ice water and stir to make a shaggy dough. Dump the dough onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and knead a few times to combine. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Prepare the onions: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and thyme sprigs, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and lightly golden on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add broth and sherry and cook until the onions are browned and the liquid has mostly evaporated but the mixture is still saucy, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Roll the dough into a 13-inch round on a sheet of parchment. Spread the cooled caramelized onions on the dough, leaving a 1- to 2-inch border. Fold the edges in, over the onions, transfer to a baking sheet and bake until the dough is golden brown and some of the onions have browned on the edges, 40 to 50 minutes, rotating the galette halfway into the baking process.
• Remove galette from the oven and sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup grated Gruyère on the crust. Bake another 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Top with remaining thyme leaves, for garnish.

ROASTED ASIAGO CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato into 1-inch cubes and place in a pot filled about 3/4-full with water.
• Bring to boil.
• Add salt to taste and boil potatoes for 5 minutes only.
• Drain well and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, stir together olive oil, salt garlic and pepper.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat.
• Spread the potatoes in an oiled roasting pan.
• Roast at 450 degrees for about 30-45 minutes, turning the potatoes every 5-10 minutes to insure even roasting.
• Cook potatoes until they are tender and brown.
• Transfer to a serving dish, add the asiago cheese, parsley, and toss to coat evenly.
• note- I don't peel my potatoes, but you are welcome to for this recipe if you like.

POTATO ASIAGO & CARAMELIZED ONION GALETTE

Steps:

• Make the Dough: Can be made ahead and refrigerated for a day or two. Grate the butter into a small bowl and place in the freezer for about 8-10 min. In a large bowl mix flour, salt, sugar, and cheese. When the butter is nice and cold, mix into the flour with a pastry cutter (I 100% used my hands and just worked quickly so as not to melt the butter). When the mixture begins to clump together, slowly add water. Only add as much as needed to form a ball! Start with ¼ cup and increase as you mix. You don't want a wet dough. On a floured surface shape ball into a disc and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for an hour before using.
• Make the Onions: Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in onions and stir frequently so they can brown but not burn. Adjust the heat as necessary. After about 20 minutes add sugar and season with a bit of salt. Continue cooking and stirring until onions are a deep golden brown. This can take about 45 minutes but they could go for an hour. Just don't wander away and leave them unattended, they can stick and burn. When the onions have acquired that nice deep golden tan, add in the wine and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool before assembling the galette.
• Assemble the Galette: Preheat oven to 400° F. Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper on your work surface. Remove dough from refrigerator and with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough into a somewhat circle-shape, about 1/8 in. thick. Place about ½ of the onions in the center of the dough, followed by all of the garlic, and about ½ of the potato slices. Leave about a 1 ½ to 2 in. border. See photos above. Lightly season with salt and pepper and top with ½ of the cheese and thyme. Drizzle with ½ of the butter mixture. Follow with the rest of the potatoes, more salt and pepper, the remaining onions, cheese and thyme and lemon zest. Folded the edges of the dough over, brush with egg wash, and bake for about 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.