Johnny Carinos Asiago Smashed Potatoes Recipes

JOHNNY CARINO'S ASIAGO SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• First Step - Prepare a batch of roasted rosemary potatoes:.
• Work area and utensils must be clean and sanitary.
• Thoroughly wash potatoes under water.
• Cut potatoes into 1-2 inch sized wedges.
• Toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl and place potatoes evenly on sheet trays.
• Roast in an oven at 350 Degrees F for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and have a golden brown color. Make sure to stir the potatoes halfway through the cooking process.
• Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Second Step - 'Smash' and add sauce to the potatoes (this part of the recipe is for one side portion):.
• Place 1 cup of the the roasted potatoes into a zip-loc bag.
• Smash all of the potatoes in the bag with the heel of your hand to break up all the bigger lumps.
• To a heated saute pan, add potatoes and cream.
• Make sure that potatoes are fully heated.
• Fold in asiago cheese. (thickens quickly at this point). Place Asiago Smashed Potatoes on appropriate service piece, serve and enjoy.

GARLIC ASIAGO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
• Mash potatoes using a potato masher or ricer.
• Add the warmed milk, sour cream, butter, salt, white pepper, and garlic, mixing well.
• Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and scallions, stirring until cheese starts to melt and incorporate.
• Serve hot.