Skillet Crisp Pesto Potatoes W Scallions Sp5 Food

CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH SRIRACHA MAYO, PANCETTA AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Season the water with 1/4 cup kosher salt and the baking soda. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, continue to cook the potatoes until a paring knife easily pierces the potatoes and the insides are creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• While the potatoes cook, add 1 tablespoon canola oil and the pancetta to a large cast-iron skillet and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon, until crispy and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.
• Press down on the potatoes using the back of a water glass or mug to smash them. In the same skillet the pancetta cooked in, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of canola oil to the rendered fat. Place over high heat and add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are crispy and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
• Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl.
• Place half of the crispy potatoes in a serving bowl. Top with half of the pancetta, scallions and sriracha mayo. Add the remaining potatoes to the bowl and top with the remaining pancetta, scallions and sriracha mayo. Enjoy!

ANIMAL-STYLE SKILLET POTATOES #SP5

Steps:

• First, start caramelizing the onions: heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Place the onions in the skillet and let cook, without stirring, for 5-8 minutes, until the bottom sides have started to brown. Once the bottom sides have started to brown, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are thoroughly browned, about 20 minutes.
• After the onions have been cooking for about 15 minutes, start cooking the potatoes. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a separate skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, covered, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Stir the Thousand Island dressing into the potatoes and stir gently to coat. Tear each slice of cheese into four pieces and place on top of the potatoes. Place the lid on the skillet and cook 1-2 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
• Top with caramelized onions and serve.