Smoked Gouda And Bacon Potatoes Recipes

SPICY SMOKED GOUDA TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• PREHEAT the oven to 400°F.
• PLACE the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake until knife tender, fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside, 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Turn the broiler to high.
• MEANWHILE, stir together 2 cups of the Gouda, the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, green onion, and paprika in a large bowl.
• WHEN the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise, scoop out the fluffy insides, and carefully transfer them to the Gouda mixture. Fold gently to combine.
• LAY the empty potato skins on a rimmed baking sheet and evenly distribute the potato filling among the skins, so they are almost overflowing with filling. Top each potato with a generous sprinkling of the remaining shredded Gouda.
• BROIL the potatoes until the cheese is melty and gooey, about 4 minutes. Keep an eye on them so the cheese doesn't burn. Garnish with more green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

SMOKED GOUDA & BACON POTATOES

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° until softened, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer just until tender, 8-10 minutes. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Preheat oven to 375°. Place a tablespoonful of cheese on the cut side of a potato half. Wrap with a half-strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat. Sprinkle appetizers with pepper. Bake until bacon is crisp, 10-15 minutes., For sauce, squeeze softened garlic into a food processor. Add creme fraiche and cilantro; cover and process until blended. Serve with potatoes.

MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE WITH GOUDA AND BACON

Steps:

• Grease 13 x 9 x2 inch pan or spray with cooking spray.
• Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet until browned; transfer to paper towels and drain.
• Chop bacon and place in a medium bowl.
• Chop green onions, green parts only and add to bowl.
• Shred the gouda cheese; set aside.
• Peel potatoes and cook in a large pot with enough water to cover; sprinkle with salt.
• Cover and boil with lid ajar until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Drain well and return potatoes to pot. Add sour cream, milk and butter.
• Using a potato masher, mash until almost smooth.
• Add 1 1/2 C shredded gouda cheese and 1 C bacon and onions.
• Spread potatoes into casserole and season with salt and pepper.
• Add remaining gouda over the top.
• Bake at 375 F until the cheese melts, about 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining bacon and onions and serve.

SPICY POTATOES W/SMOKED GOUDA, BACON & ONIONS (#9)

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted water til soft (about 25 min). Drain, cool slightly, quarter & set aside.
• Place a lrg non-stick sauté pan over med heat & cook bacon to barely crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, crumble slightly & set aside.
• Place butter in the sauté pan over med-high heat & sauté the onions w/salt, pepper, cumin seeds & chili powder (stirring occ) till onions are soft & aromatic.
• Add the quartered potatoes, combine & allow mixture to brown slightly.
• Sprinkle crumbled bacon & cheese over the mixture, turn heat to very low & cover for 5 min allowing cheese to melt. Serve immediately.