Sherried Cream Potatoes Recipes

GRATIN DAUPHINOIS - CLASSIC FRENCH POTATOES BAKED IN CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
• Rub a large 3-qt. (3-l) baking dish about 3 1/2 inches deep with a split garlic clove and butter generously.
• Chop the garlic.
• Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes as thinly as possible, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Blot the slices dry with paper towels.
• Spread a layer of potatoes in the prepared dish, slightly overlapping them if desired, and sprinkle with salt & pepper; cover evenly with a small amount of cream, and sprinkle with a little chopped garlic (sprinkle layers and top with grated gruyere cheese, if using).
• Repeat the layering until all the potatoes and garlic are used and the potatoes are completely submerged by the cream.
• Dot with small bits of butter.
• Bake in the hot preheated oven for a good hour, then increase the temperature to 400F (200C) for the last 15-20 minutes until the potatoes have absorbed all of the cream and the top has turned a nice golden brown in color.
• Serve in the cooking dish straight from the oven, sprinkling each portion with some of the chives and parsley.
• Menu idea: Serve with steak, peaches in red wine and a beaujolais wine to drink!

SHERRY POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Prepare potato slices in baking dish: Arrange potato slices in layers in a gratin pan or baking pan, sprinkling salt and pepper over each layer. Pour sherry over the potatoes. Pour the melted butter over the potatoes. Make sure the potatoes are well coated.
• Bake: Bake at 375°F uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are cooked, but not mushy, and they are slightly browned on top. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

SHERRIED CREAM POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Sweat carrot, onion and celery in butter. (Sweat vegetables by cooking in a covered pan over low heat until soft but not browned.).
• Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes. Add sherry, sugar, nutmeg, half-and-half, salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes, or until raw-flour taste is gone.
• Slice potatoes and layer in a 9-by-9-inch pan. Pour sherry cream sauce over potatoes. Top with sliced cheese. Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
• *Clarified butter is best, but you may substitute 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus 1 tablespoon melted butter. To clarify: melt unsalted butter slowly to evaporate most of the water and separate milk solids (which sink to the bottom of pan). Skim foam from top, and pour off clear (clarified butter) leaving milk solids in pan.
• Source: Adam's Mountain Caf.
• Nutrition data, per square: Calories 611 (21 percent from fat); fat 14.5 g (sat 8.6 g, mono 5.2 g, poly .3 g); protein 25 g; carbohydrates 95 g; fiber 7.6 g; cholesterol 41 mg; sodium 781 mg; calcium 543 mg.

SHERRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and beat with a mixer until fluffy.
• Turn into a buttered 1½ quart casserole and bake at 375° 45 minutes.
• Serve hot.

CREAMED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain potatoes and place in a large serving bowl. Add cream sauce; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.