Garlicky Goat Cheese Potatoes Recipes

GOAT CHEESE POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Spread the breadcrumbs out evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and place on the middle rack of the oven. Toast the bread crumbs to a light golden brown. Remove from the oven to the workspace, when cool transfer to a small dish and reserve.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F Coat a 2-quart oven-proof casserole dish with non-stick oil spray.
• Combine the cream and garlic, in a pitcher or canning jar and set aside.
• Add the salt and pepper to a small dish and set aside.
• Peel the potatoes, and slice them 1/8-inch thick, using a mandolin or thin-bladed knife.
• Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices on the bottom of the casserole dish. Sprinkle the potatoes with 1/3 of the salt/pepper mix. Dot the potatoes with 1/3 of the butter bits. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of thyme leaves. Distribute 1/3 of the goat cheese crumbles over the layer. Pour 1/2 cup of the cream mixture over the layer. Continue layering the potatoes, salt/pepper butter, thyme, cheese and the last of the cream mixture. You will have a total of 3 layers.
• Rip off a sheet of foil large enough to cover the dish and coat one side with oil spray and cover the dish, oil side down. Set the dish on a foil-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove the foil cover and insert a knife into the center of the casserole, if there is any resistance, re-cover with the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Transfer the dish to a workplace, remove and discard the foil. Combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and distribute them evenly over the top of the potatoes. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the crumbs are a deep golden brown.

POTATO GRATIN WITH GOAT CHEESE AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Combine 2 Tbls half and half with flour in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• Add the remaining half and half, cheese and next 5 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
• Arrange half the potatoes in a single layer in an 11x7" baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Pour half of the milk mixture over the potatoes, stirring the milk mixture right before adding.
• Repeat procedure with remaining potatoes and mlk mixture.
• Bake at 400F for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.

GOAT CHEESE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the potatoes, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt in a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender.
• Drain the potatoes and garlic and process them together through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade set on top of a bowl. While the potatoes are still hot, stir in the goat cheese, butter, sour cream, half-and-half, 4 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a 9-by-12-by-2-inch oval baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve hot.