Allumette Potatoes Recipes

"ALOUETTE" POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water and bring to a gentle boil.
• Cook until potatoes are just tender.
• Drain.
• Place potatoes in a large bowl and add all ingredients except the"Alouette".
• Mix well and transfer to a buttered 8x8 inch glass baking dish with 2 inch sides.
• Press the potatoes with a spatula to make top as flat as possible.
• Set aside for 2 hours at room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 350^F.
• Spread"Alouette" evenly over potatoes and bake 15 minutes.
• Divide between plates.
• Garnish with finely diced red and yellow bell peppers.

MATCHSTICK POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick julienne in processor or with mandoline. Transfer as cut to a bowl of ice and cold water and let chill in water at least 30 minutes.
• Heat 1 1/4 inches oil in a 6- to 7-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until thermometer registers 375°F.
• While oil heats, drain potatoes and pat completely dry between several layers of paper towels. Fry potatoes in 6 batches, gently stirring once or twice with a slotted spoon or skimmer, until golden and crisp, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per batch. Transfer potatoes with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.)

TWICE BAKED POTATOES WITH ALOUETTE CHEESE

Steps:

• Scrub and dry potatoes. Pierce with fork. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. Or bake at.
• 350° F for 1 hour or until soft.
• Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out flesh into medium bowl, leaving ¼ inch around edge of potato.
• Mash with fork, or mix with a hand held mixer adding the egg, nutmeg, chives and Alouette until well mixed.
• Spoon back into potato shells. Top with bacon.
• Place on microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Or place on oven-safe dish and bake 15 minutes at 350° F or until thoroughly heated.
• Sprinkle with green onion.
• *Look for real bacon pieces in the aisle with the salad dressings. Or you could fry 1 to 2 strips of bacon very crisp, drain and crumble.