Twice-cooked baby potatoes are a delightful dish that combines crispy exteriors with fluffy interiors, making them a versatile side dish that pairs well with various main courses. These bite-sized potatoes undergo a unique cooking process that involves boiling them until tender and then pan-frying them with aromatic herbs, resulting in a medley of flavors and textures. Our collection of recipes offers a range of options to suit diverse preferences, from classic preparations to innovative variations. Discover the joy of perfectly cooked baby potatoes with our comprehensive guide, ensuring success in your culinary journey.
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TWICE-COOKED POTATOES WITH CAVIAR
A gathering becomes instantly festive when you offer these delicate hors d'oeuvres topped with caviar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until just tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, and let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Cut off tops and a thin slice from bottoms of 24 potatoes. Using a small melon baller, scoop out flesh from these potatoes, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Peel remaining 4 potatoes. Press whole potatoes and remaining flesh through a ricer into a medium bowl.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat milk and the room-temperature butter in a small saucepan over medium until butter melts. Stir into riced potatoes, a little at a time, until creamy. Stir in creme fraiche and the chives; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip (such as Ateco #806). Pipe potato mixture into shells, mounding about 1/2 inch above top edge.
- Bake until tops are golden brown and slightly puffed, about 15 minutes. Brush with melted butter, and bake 15 minutes more. Top each potato with about 1/4 teaspoon caviar. Serve immediately.
TWICE-BAKED NEW POTATOES
I've used these rich potatoes as both an appetizer and a side dish. Guests seem to enjoy the distinctive taste of Monterey Jack cheese and basil. These satisfying mouthfuls are perfect for a late-afternoon or evening get-together when something a little heartier is needed. - Susan Herbert, Aurora, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pierce potatoes; rub skins with oil. Place in a baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 50 minutes or until tender. Cool. , In a large bowl, combine the Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, onions, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cut potatoes in half; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving thin shells. Add pulp to the cheese mixture and mash; stir in bacon. Spoon or pipe into potato shells. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
TWICE BAKED OUTDOOR BBQ BABY POTATOES
This is how we cook our leftover baby spuds, when we have any leftovers that is! Therefore, I often find myself cooking up a pan of these potatoes, in order for them to be grilled or baked on the BBQ! Quantities given are assuming that there will be other accompaniments - please feel free to increase or decrease the amounts listed. Split them open once baked/grilled and spread with butter and a good twist of sea salt plus some ground black pepper - no other embellishments are needed for these delicious potatoes! When the potatoes are VERY baby in size, I cook these in an old cast iron pan which is used just for the BBQ - they still come out smoky and delectable!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If you need to par-boil these potatoes first, place them in a large pan of boiling water and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes. Do NOT peel them, but scrub them if necessary and cut any protruding eyes out.
- Drain them well and place them straight on to the BBQ grill/shelf, moving them around all the time with heatproof tongs.
- Or, if they are too small and might fall through the grill, put them in an old frying pan, skillet or cast iron container with a knob of butter, and cook them over the direct heat, again moving them around so they don't over colour in one area.
- I have also placed these potatoes in a double wrapping of tin foil, with a knob of butter and cooked them in the embers of a BBQ - turning them around regularly for about 30 to 45 minutes. (You can also do them this way when you have a wood fire burning in your home during the winter months.).
- Bake them for about 20 to 30 minutes until the skins are well coloured and slightly crispy, and then serve them piping hot with butter and sea salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.8
TWICE COOKED BABY POTATOES
Beautifully soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, these little potatoes are a treat! Using a garlic or herb-infused olive oil would really take them over the top, or try tossing in a bit of fresh herbs at the end. Delicious!
Provided by Cookin-jo
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash potatoes.
- Boil potatoes about 15 minutes or until just tender, and drain.
- Coat with olive oil and let cool until cool enough to handle.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Using the flat bottom of a small saucepan gently press down on each potato until it flattens slightly and the skin splits
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper. I prefer kosher salt.
- Bake for 20 - 30 minutes until the potatoes are browned to your taste.
CRISPY TWICE COOKED NEW POTATOES WITH GARLIC AIOLI
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lay potatoes out in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes around so they are evenly coated and pop in the oven to roast for 35 to 40 minutes until tender.
- Cut a heads of garlic through the middle, horizontally, and put in a foil pouch with olive oil, thyme, water, and salt and pepper. Seal the pouch around the edges and roast in the oven with the potatoes - this will be used for the aioli.
- When the potatoes are done and warm enough to handle make an X cut on 1 side of the potato and then squeeze gently from the bottom to form a flower-like shape. Heat a pot of oil for deep frying to 350 degrees F and fry the potatoes until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels and season with kosher salt.
- Remove the garlic from the pouch and squeeze out the flesh. Add the roasted garlic, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a blender and process. Pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the aioli emulsifies. Fold in sour cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.
MINI TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bake until a knife inserted into the potatoes goes in with little to no resistance, about 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain well and place half of the bacon into a bowl. Add the panko, 2 tablespoons chives and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Mix to combine and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the sour cream, butter, heavy cream, the remaining bacon, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons chives and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, cut off the top third of each potato. Remove the skin from the tops. Using a 1 teaspoon measure or a melon baller, scoop out some of the insides of the cooked potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch borders around the edges. This creates little boats. Place the scooped insides and the peeled tops of the potatoes in a medium bowl and mash using a potato masher or the back of a fork. Add the reserved bacon and sour cream mixture. Using a rubber spatula, mix together the filling until well combine. Spoon the filling back into the potato boats until slightly overfilled and mounded on top. Top with a sprinkling of the panko mixture and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until the filling is heated through and the topping is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ULTIMATE TWICE BAKED POTATOES
I made these up years ago and have been making them ever since. They are always a big hit. These potatoes make a wonderful side dish for any meal and are terrific heated up the next day for lunch.
Provided by PONYGIRL64
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Twice Baked Potato Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- When potatoes are done allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; save skins. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixer until well blended and creamy. Spoon the mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.
- Bake for another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 537.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
TWICE-BAKED RED POTATOES
Before my baby was born, I was in nesting mode and made lots of freezable recipes like these creamy red potatoes. The yogurt is a healthy swap for sour cream. -Valerie Cox, Secretary, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Scrub potatoes; pierce each several times with a fork. Microwave, uncovered, on high until just tender, 10-12 minutes, turning once., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells. Mash pulp with all ingredients except cheese., Spoon into potato shells. Top with cheese. Bake until heated through, 25-30 minutes. If desired, broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is light golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
"TWICE BAKED" BABY POTATOES WITH CAVIAR
These special occasion-worthy bite-sized spuds are crowned with sour cream and caviar. Tip: these melt-in-your-mouth morsels pair especially well with a glass of bubbly-cheers!
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes about 35
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. In a pot, cover potatoes with about 2 inches of cool water; bring to a boil. Season generously with salt and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a knife but still holding their shape, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. When cool enough to handle, trim and discard 1/4 inch from top of each potato. (If necessary, trim bottoms flat so potatoes stand upright.)
- Using a small paring knife, the smaller side of a melon baller, or a demitasse spoon, carefully scoop flesh from potatoes, leaving 1/4 inch flesh intact all around bottom and sides. Transfer hollowed potatoes to parchment-lined baking sheets.
- For the smoothest texture, press potato flesh through a ricer into a bowl. Stir in cream cheese, butter, milk, and chives to thoroughly combine (or, if not using a ricer, mash to combine until smooth); season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potato mixture to a piping bag fitted with a plain tip, or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped. Pipe mixture into hollowed potatoes and bake until they are heated through and browned in places on top, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool a few minutes; dollop with sour cream and top with caviar, trout roe, or more chives. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Select small, waxy potatoes like baby potatoes or new potatoes, as they hold their shape better during cooking.
- Boil Potatoes Properly: Parboil the potatoes until they are tender but still slightly firm, as they will continue to cook in the second frying stage.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season the potatoes liberally with salt and pepper, as this will enhance their flavor.
- Use a Quality Olive Oil: Opt for a good quality extra virgin olive oil for frying the potatoes, as it will add a delicious flavor.
- Cook Potatoes in Batches: Fry the potatoes in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure they cook evenly.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Overcrowding the pan will result in steamed potatoes instead of crispy ones.
- Cook Until Golden Brown: Fry the potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add Flavorful Herbs: Enhance the flavor of the potatoes by adding fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley towards the end of frying.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the twice-cooked baby potatoes hot, as they are best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Twice-cooked baby potatoes are a delightful side dish that is both crispy and flavorful. By following these tips, you can easily make this dish at home and impress your family and friends. The key is to boil the potatoes until tender but still firm, season them generously, and fry them in a quality olive oil until golden brown. With a little practice, you'll be able to create perfectly cooked twice-cooked baby potatoes that will be a hit at any gathering.
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