Yukon Gold Gruyere Swiss Cheese Smashed Potatoes Food

GRUYERE SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 baking dish with butter.
• In a large stockpot or sautee pan, melt butter. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, adding a pinch of salt to begin layering in the flavor. Add garlic and continue to saute for 1-2 minutes. Then stir in the flour and continue to stir for 1-2 minutes to ensure the flour does not burn.
• Whisk in the vegetable broth until combined, then whisk in milk. Add any remaining salt as needed, white pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme. Bring cream sauce to a simmer and continue to lightly simmer for 4-5 minutes, being careful it doesn't boil. Remove from heat.
• Layer half of the potato slices at the bottom of the greased baking dish, then pour over half of the cream sauce on top. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the shredded gruyere and 1/2 cup parmesan on top of the first layer of cream.
• Layer the rest of the potato slices in the pan and pour the remaining cream sauce on top. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of gruyere on top of the finished dish.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes, until cheese begins to turn golden brown and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. The sauce should also be bubbly.
• Once cooked, garnish with the remaining thyme. Let cool slightly for 5-10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

YUKON GOLD POTATOES: JACQUES PEPIN STYLE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a deep skillet and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover potatoes halfway with chicken stock, about 3 cups, add the butter and cover skillet with a lid. Cook the potatoes in the stock until almost tender, about 5 to 8 minutes, depending upon the size of the potatoes. Remove the lid and allow the stock to evaporate, about another 5 minutes. Once the stock has evaporated pop each potato using a ladle or large spoon, creating a small crack in each, but do not smash. Allow the potatoes to brown on each side, another 5 minutes, and re-season with salt and pepper, if necessary or desired. Remove the browned potatoes from the skillet and place onto a serving platter, garnished with the parsley.

CHEESY GRUYERE POTATOES

Steps:

• Add diced potatoes to a large pot of cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just starting to be fork tender. Drain, transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool.
• Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet. Add the shallots and a pinch of kosher salt, sauté until tender and translucent. About 5 minutes. Then add in the garlic and thyme, stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle in the flour, stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes. While stirring, pour in the broth and milk. Heat on medium-low, stirring until thickened. Remove off of the heat and stir in 1 cup sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat your oven to 350° and lightly spray a 3-1/2 quart baking dish with olive oil spray.
• Pour the slightly cooled shallot/sour cream mixture over the cooled potatoes. Add in the grated gruyere and gently toss to coat.
• Transfer the potato mixture to your prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
• Let the gruyere potatoes cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

BACON-GRUYERE SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally and stirring in thyme during last 5 minutes., Place potatoes in a 6-qt stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Add milk and remaining butter, salt and pepper. Coarsely mash potatoes with a masher, leaving small chunks. Stir in bacon and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into a ½-inch dice. To prevent potatoes from wobbling as you dice, cut a flat base for the potato to rest on as you make your slices. (Note: Potatoes can be peeled and diced 1 day in advance. Store completely submerged in cold water in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours to prevent browning.) Place potatoes in a pot filled with cold salted water (as "salty as the sea"). Bring to a boil over high heat, 6-8 minutes. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender but not falling apart, 15-20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander, then add back to the pot. Turn heat to low and let the potatoes release additional moisture, 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat.Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Work all the potatoes through the ricer and back into the pot.
• With the pot over low heat, gently fold in butter and sour cream, mixing just enough to melt and incorporate; overmixing will result in a gluey texture. Add the milk a splash at a time, gently mixing to incorporate; repeat until you reach your desired consistency. (You may have milk left over.) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl; garnish with extra butter and/or freshly chopped chives, optional. Serve immediately.

YUKON GOLD POTATO GRATIN WITH HORSERADISH, GRUYERE AND SWEET ONION

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the cream, half-and-half, horseradish, nutmeg, garlic and onion in a medium saucepan and slowly bring the mixture to a simmer. Be sure to stir on occasion to prevent scorching. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, spoon a thin layer of the cream and onion mixture onto the bottom. Layer the potatoes, followed by a sprinkle of cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat this process until the dish is filled and the gratin is moist. Combine the breadcrumbs and thyme and sprinkle on top.
• Bake until the potatoes are tender and the gratin is caramelized on top and bubbly on the edges, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly before serving.