**Indulge in Creamy Goodness: Aligot-Style Potatoes and Roasted Garlic Delights**
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of France with our exquisite Aligot-style potatoes, a dish that seamlessly blends the richness of melted cheese with the comforting warmth of mashed potatoes. Alongside this classic delight, discover the secrets of roasted garlic, a versatile ingredient that transforms ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces. From tantalizing appetizers to savory main courses and decadent desserts, roasted garlic adds a symphony of flavors to every bite. Immerse yourself in a world of taste and texture as we unveil these culinary gems, promising an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
ALIGOT-STYLE POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC
Aligot is a comforting dish of cheesy whipped potatoes that originated in the L'Aubrac region of central France. Traditional aligot is made with Tomme d'Auvergne, a creamy young cheese that's nutty and stretchy when melted. We opted for a more accessible combination of shredded Gruyere and fresh mozzarella, resulting in similar texture and flavor. We also added roasted garlic to our version. Top with finely chopped chives and serve right off the stove for a hearty side dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the top third of the head of garlic to expose the cloves. (Reserve the top part for another use.) Put the bulb on a 12-by-12-inch piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with the olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Wrap the foil up and over the garlic, leaving some space between the foil and the exposed garlic cloves and seal the edges. Bake until the garlic cloves are deep golden brown and very tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool slightly, then squeeze out the tender cloves (see Cook's Note).
- Meanwhile, add the potatoes and bay leaf to a large pot and fill with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and discard the bay leaf. Reserve the empty pot.
- Pass the potatoes and roasted garlic through a potato ricer or food mill back into the pot. They should be very finely mashed and smooth. Place over medium-low heat and stir in the heavy cream and butter with a wooden spoon until creamy and combined. Add half the Gruyere and mozzarella, stirring vigorously until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated. Add the remaining Gruyere and mozzarella and continue to stir until all the cheese is melted and incorporated and the potatoes are smooth and stretchy. (The mixture should stretch like melted mozzarella cheese.)
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with chopped chives and serve immediately.
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND CHEDDAR
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rub potato skins with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and rub potatoes to coat. Bake potatoes in preheated oven 50-60 minutes, or until soft. Do not wrap potatoes in foil. Remove potatoes from oven and slice skin off the tops. Scoop potato flesh into a large bowl, reserving intact skins. To potatoes, add all but two tablespoons of cheese plus egg, butter, roasted garlic and liquid smoke if using. Mash potatoes while gradually adding milk. Spoon mixture into skins and top with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.
BLUE POTATOES MASHED WITH ROASTED GARLIC
Steps:
- Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. Boil them in salted water for approximately 15 minutes or fork tender. Once potatoes have cooked, drain the water.
- In a large bowl add the garlic, sour cream, butter, and Parmesan to the potatoes, and mash until desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, add as a side to any dish.
ROASTED POTATOES WITH GARLIC
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Leaving their skins on, scrub the potatoes with a brush to remove any dirt or blemishes. Dry the potatoes with paper towels or a cloth. Leave whole, cut in half or in quarters, depending on the size of the potatoes. Pour the olive oil into a roasting pan or large cast iron skillet and heat in a 350 degree oven for ten minutes before adding the potatoes. Roast the potatoes for 45 minutes, until crisp. Shake the pan several times during cooking, so that the potatoes roll around to brown evenly. Remove from the oven. Drain the potatoes on paper towels or a cloth to absorb the excess oil, then place in a serving dish.
- In a saute pan, melt the butter, add the garlic, and saute until light goldenbrown. Add the chopped herbs to the garlic butter, stir together quickly, and remove from the heat. Pour the garlic herb butter over the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
ALIGOT (MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEESE)
Somewhere between buttery mashed potatoes and pure melted cheese lies aligot, the comforting, cheese-enhanced mashed-potato dish from central France. The key to getting a smooth, airy texture is to rice the potatoes while they're still hot, then incorporate cold butter, hot milk and grated cheese over low heat. To build up the stringiness of that melting cheese, Ham el-Waylly, a chef at the Brooklyn restaurant Hail Mary, suggests whipping it with confidence, speed and vigor. This is what will create aligot's characteristic cheese strings: long and sheer, with some elasticity. "They should fight with you," Waylly says. While fresh tomme or Cantal is traditional, Gruyère or Comté work well, too.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer the potatoes in water until very tender to the point of a knife, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, and tip out any remaining water from the pot. Push the hot potatoes through a ricer back into the pot. Over low heat, use a heatproof spatula to move the potatoes around the pot for a minute so that any excess water can evaporate.
- Add butter to the potatoes, half at a time, stirring until completely incorporated. Add hot cream, half at a time, stirring until incorporated. Add cheese a little bit at a time, stirring vigorously, until all the cheese is evenly melted and the spoon makes cheesy strings as you pull it away from the potatoes. If necessary, turn the heat up a little. Taste, and season with salt. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 630, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 531 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
ALIGOT (CHEESY POTATOES) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, garlic, cold water, salt, butter, heavy cream, shredded cheese
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Sides
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the potatoes, garlic, and cover with cold water. Add a big pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and garlic in a colander and press them through the holes of the colander with a metal spoon back into the pot. Alternatively, use a potato ricer.
- Add the butter and one clove of garlic to the potatoes and stir over medium-low heat with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir again until combined.
- Gradually add in the cheese, stirring between each addition, until completely melted.
- Continue stirring the potatoes until smooth, thick, and elastic.
- Begin to stretch the potatoes upwards with the spatula. If the mixture is breaking, add in more cheese. If the mixture is too thick add in more cream.
- Serve immediately as a side with roasted veggies or a meat of choice, or alone with fresh chopped garlic!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- Use good quality potatoes: Yukon Gold or russet potatoes are best for this recipe.
- Roast the garlic ahead of time: This will mellow out the flavor and make it easier to spread on the potatoes.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the potatoes from sticking.
- Cook the potatoes over medium heat: This will help them to cook through without burning.
- Stir the potatoes frequently: This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pot and to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Add the cream and butter gradually: This will help to prevent the potatoes from becoming too runny.
- Season the potatoes to taste: Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Serve the potatoes immediately: They are best when served hot.
Conclusion:
Aligot-style potatoes with roasted garlic are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The roasted garlic adds a lovely flavor to the potatoes, and the cream and butter make them rich and creamy. These potatoes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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