Pancetta Scallops On Potato Rounds Recipes

PANCETTA SCALLOPS ON POTATO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Combine the salt, onion powder and pepper. Wrap a slice of pancetta around each scallop; sprinkle salt mixture over both sides., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook scallops in butter and oil for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove from the heat and keep warm. Drain potatoes; set aside., In a blender, combine the vinegar, rosemary, garlic and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., To assemble appetizers, top each potato slice with a scallop; drizzle each with 1/4 teaspoon vinaigrette (save remaining vinaigrette for another use).

ALL-CRUST SHEET-PAN SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan with the butter.
• Bring the cream, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, then turn off stove.
• Thinly slice the potatoes on a mandoline or vegetable slicer (about 1/8-inch-thick rounds.) Arrange half the potato slices into a single, overlapping layer on the sheet pan, and sprinkle evenly with salt and half the grated Parmesan. Top with the remaining potato slices and sprinkle with salt. Drizzle the hot cream mixture evenly over the potatoes.
• Cover the pan with foil and bake until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the potatoes with Gruyere and the remaining Parmesan. Cook uncovered until very brown and crusty on top, rotating the pan halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes more.

LOADED BAKED POTATO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together first 6 ingredients. Place potato rounds on greased 15x10x1-in. pans. Roast until tender, 12-15 minutes. , Mix the first 5 topping ingredients; spoon onto potato slices. Top with crumbled bacon. Transfer to serving platters. Serve immediately.

CHEESE AND BACON POTATO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Brush both side of potato slices with butter; place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.
• When potatoes are ready, top with bacon, cheese, and green onion; continue baking until the cheese has melted

ROUND 2 RECIPE: SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small pot heat milk and butter with salt and pepper, to taste, over low heat. Bring to a simmer.
• Layer the sliced potatoes into a 9-inch pie plate or scallop potato dish. Add hot milk and butter. Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
• Using the slicing attachment on a food processor or a knife, slice the potatoes into thin discs about 1/4-inch thick. Place 1/3 of the sliced potatoes into a container with cold water and reserve. Place remaining 2/3 of the potatoes in a large bowl with 2 teaspoons canola oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flip each chip and bake for another 10 minutes.
• In a medium pot heat 3 cups of canola oil to 360 degrees F.
• In a large bowl combine remaining dry ingredients except 1/2 cup flour and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the seltzer water.
• Place the remaining 1/2 cup flour on a plate or pie dish and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the tilapia in the flour, shake off excess, then dip into batter. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil. Working in batches so not to crowd the pot, fry for 6 minutes until golden brown. Remove to an oven-proof plate lined with papers towels or a brown paper bag. Repeat with remaining fillets. While frying remaining tilapia keep the cooked fillets warm in a preheated 250 degree F oven.
• Serve immediately with chips and tartar sauce on the side.
• For Tartar Sauce:
• Combine in all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well blended.

SCALLOPS ON HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat and sauté; the shallots, garlic and pancetta until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the peas and stock and boil till liquid has evaporated. Purée in a food processor and season with salt and pepper.
• Peel potatoes and place in a bowl of water. In a deep, heavy kettle, heat 1 inch of oil until very hot. Wipe potatoes dry and slice 1/8-inch thick. (Do this at the last minute so the slices don't discolor.) Working in small batches, dry the slices thoroughly and fry until each is very crisp and golden brown. Drain and sprinkle with salt.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper and toss in olive oil. Place a ridged grill pan over high heat and let it get extremely hot. A few at a time, sear the scallops for 5 to 10 seconds per side.
• Place a dollop of warm pea purée on each of 48 of your nicest, crispest chips. Put a scallop on top. Sprinkle each with pepper and mint and serve immediately.

POTATO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain, and cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain, cool, and crumble.
• Slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch rounds, and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle a few crumbles of bacon onto each round, then top with some shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.