Really Gouda Potatoes Food

THE BEST SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
• Slice the potatoes very thin, 1/8th of an inch. I suggest using a mandolin for this. The potatoes need to be the same thickness so they all cook at the same time.
• Place the sliced potatoes into a large bowl with cold water, set aside.
• In a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat, add the butter and melt. Add the onions, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally cook until the onions are just softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and thyme, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, slowly pour in the milk and whisk constantly to ensure no lumps form.
• Whisk in the heavy cream. Stirring occasionally, let this mixture come to a simmer, once it starts to bubble the littlest bit, take it off the heat. Stir in half of the gouda until melted.
• Drain the potatoes. Place half of the potatoes into the bottom of the baking dish.
• Pour half of the cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle half of the parmesan cheese on top.
• Add the rest of the potatoes on top. Top with the remaining sauce. Add the rest of the gouda and parmesan on top.
• Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes then remove the foil and cook for about another 30 minutes (until the potatoes are fork-tender.)
• Garnish with parsley, optional.

SPICY SMOKED GOUDA TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• PREHEAT the oven to 400°F.
• PLACE the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake until knife tender, fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside, 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Turn the broiler to high.
• MEANWHILE, stir together 2 cups of the Gouda, the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, green onion, and paprika in a large bowl.
• WHEN the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise, scoop out the fluffy insides, and carefully transfer them to the Gouda mixture. Fold gently to combine.
• LAY the empty potato skins on a rimmed baking sheet and evenly distribute the potato filling among the skins, so they are almost overflowing with filling. Top each potato with a generous sprinkling of the remaining shredded Gouda.
• BROIL the potatoes until the cheese is melty and gooey, about 4 minutes. Keep an eye on them so the cheese doesn't burn. Garnish with more green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

"THE BEST MASHED POTATOES"

Steps:

• Slip the potatoes into a large pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter and half-and-half in a small pot until the butter melts and the mixture is hot.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, drain well in a colander and then return them to the pot. Turn the heat back on to low and stir the potatoes to "dry" them. Mash the potatoes until smooth and stir in the hot half-and-half and butter. Add the shredded cheese by the handful, stirring to melt, and season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives. Serve immediately.

SMOKED GOUDA MASHED POTATOES - EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• Return the potatoes to the saucepan and add the butter, cream, and cheese.
• Mash the potatoes, stirring to incorporate the seasonings.
• Season with salt and freshly ground white pepper. Serve warm.