Potato Silk With Truffle Oil Recipes

POTATO GRATIN WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Remove rind and shred Fontina cheese using a hand grater.
• Place 1/2 the potatoes, overlapping slightly, in prepared baking dish. Salt and pepper slices generously. With a rubber spatula, spread half the crème fraiche over the potatoes. Then sprinkle 1/2 the cheese over the crème fraiche. Make a second layer in the same way using the remaining ingredients.
• Bake potato gratin on center rack of your oven, uncovered, for approximately 30 minutes. Then lower heat to 350 degrees F. and bake approximately 30 more minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. Potatoes will have a golden brown crust on top.
• NOTE: If you can't find crème fraiche, make your own by whisking together 1 1/4 cups whipping cream and 1/2 cup sour cream Let stand at room temperature until thickened, approximately 6 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate. Can be stored up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.
• NOTE: Cover with aluminum foil if potatoes become too brown. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
• NOTE: Gratin can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cool, cover loosely with aluminum foil and refrigerate. Reheat, covered with aluminum foil, in a preheated 350 degree F. oven until hot, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle truffle oil over the top and sprinkle with herb just before serving.

ROASTED POTATOES WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray set aside.
• Place potatoes in a large pot of boiling water. Bring to a boil and cook potatoes just until fork tender. Drain.
• Lay potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, shaking the baking sheet halfway through. Turn on the broiler and broil for 5 - 7 minutes or until the skin starts to crisp slightly.
• In a bowl whisk together salt, garlic powder, pepper and olive oil. Transfer hot potatoes to seasoning mixture. Toss to coat. Drizzle with truffle oil.

CRISPY "SMASHED" POTATOES WITH TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook the potatoes until they are very tender but not overcooked, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes from the water and let them drain on a dishtowel, gently patting to dry. Allow to cool.
• Gently press down on one potato with a spatula to gently flatten it to about 1/2 inch thick. Repeat, one potato at a time, until all the potatoes are flattened. Don't worry if some break apart a bit; they are still fine to use.
• Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; this reduces cleanup. Transfer the flattened potatoes carefully to the baking sheet.
• Heat the oven to 450°F Pour the olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with the remaining salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Lift the potatoes gently to make sure some of the oil goes underneath them and that they are well coated on both sides. Roast the potatoes, about 10 to 15 minutes, turning over once gently with a spatula. Continue to roast fingerlings for about another 10 minutes until they're crispy and deep brown around the edges,. Remove from oven.
• Drizzle each potato with a few drops of truffle oil and serve hot.