Best 6 Upper Crust Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in culinary delight with our exquisite selection of upper-crust potato recipes. These delectable dishes showcase the versatility of potatoes, transforming them into culinary masterpieces. From the classic and comforting Cottage Pie, featuring a hearty filling of ground beef, vegetables, and a golden mashed potato topping, to the elegant Potato Dauphinoise, a French classic made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese, these recipes are sure to impress. Experience the delightful crunch of our crispy Potato Gratin, a harmonious blend of thinly sliced potatoes, creamy sauce, and a cheesy crust. For a vegetarian option, try our Vegetable Shepherd's Pie, where vegetables take center stage in a rich and flavorful filling, topped with a fluffy mashed potato crust. And for a unique twist, our Sweet Potato Crust Quiche combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with a savory filling, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the many ways to elevate the humble potato into an extraordinary dish.

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PARMESAN-CRUSTED POTATOES



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Tender roasted potatoes get an extra boost of flavor and crunch, thanks to a crispy layer of golden Parmesan. We added a simple stir-together paprika aioli for dipping, but these flavorful little nuggets are equally delicious on their own. Serve them as a fun appetizer or as a side dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, halved crosswise
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place on the center rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (see Cook's Note).
  • For the Parmesan potatoes: Toss the potatoes, thyme sprigs, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a large bowl until combined. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Lay the potatoes cut-side-down in an even layer. Bake until tender and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  • For the smoked paprika aioli: Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, paprika, garlic, a pinch of salt and a couple grinds of black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the potatoes to one side of the pan (try to give yourself as much empty surface area as possible). Lightly spray the foil with more cooking spray, then sprinkle the Parmesan in an even layer over the empty space on the baking sheet, making sure to go all the way to the edges to create a roughly 14-by-12-inch rectangle. Place the potatoes on top of the Parmesan layer, cut-side down, so that all the potatoes are sitting on the cheese.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until all the Parmesan is golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes more. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then use a spatula to lift the crispy, cheesy potatoes off the pan (some potatoes will come off individually while others will come off in pairs). Serve with the smoked paprika aioli on the side.

EXTRA-CRISPY PARMESAN-CRUSTED ROASTED POTATOES



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These potatoes combine the fluffy interior and crispy exterior of the best roasted potatoes with the crunchy cheese crust of Detroit-style pizza. The initial boil with aromatics adds herbal flavor to the potatoes, without the potential of burned herbs in the final roast, while baking soda in the water helps soften the surface of the potato, releasing starch. This starch combines with Parmesan and melted butter to form a flavorful slurry that crisps up and coats each potato chunk in a cheesy shell.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     dinner, vegetables

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons kosher salt, or 1 tablespoon table salt
4 dried bay leaves, preferably Turkish
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
6 whole garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
3 to 4 thyme or rosemary sprigs, or a mix
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 ounces finely grated Parmesan (about 1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat to 425 degrees, or 400 degrees if using convection. (Convection is recommended, if available.) Combine potato chunks, 2 quarts water, baking soda and salt in a large saucepan.
  • Cut a 10-by-10-inch square out of cheesecloth and place bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic cloves and herb sprigs in the center. Gather up the corners of the cloth into a pouch, and tie off with butcher's twine. Add bundle to the pot with potatoes, and set over high heat. Bring to a boil, and cook until you can poke a knife into a larger chunk of potato without any resistance, about 10 minutes after the water comes to a boil.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander and discard aromatic bundle. Line a 13-by-18-inch rimmed aluminum baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add melted butter and Parmesan. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss and fold with a rubber spatula until Parmesan, butter and starch form a slurry over the surface of the potatoes, about 30 seconds. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread out so they are mostly separated from one another. (At this point, they can be allowed to cool, then transferred to a sealed container and stored in the refrigerator until ready to roast.)
  • Transfer baking sheet to oven and roast potatoes until pale golden brown and sizzling on the bottom, about 20 minutes. Flip potatoes using a thin metal spatula and continue roasting until crisp and blond-gold on most sides, about 15 to 20 minutes longer. (Check frequently toward the end, and don't allow the potatoes to cook beyond a deep gold, or they will turn bitter.)
  • Remove potatoes from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a serving platter.

CRISPY POTATO CRUST



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups light cream
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heavily oil a 9-inch metal pie pan. Squeeze out excess liquid from grated potatoes and place in large bowl. Mix in salt And egg until well combined. Press potatoes into pie pan and up the sides. If mixture is too sticky, dip fingers in flour. Bake crust for 30 minutes or until it begins to turn golden brown, brushing occasionally with oil.
  • In a medium skillet melt butter over medium heat and cook onion until tender. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
  • Spread grated cheese over bottom of potato crust. Spread out the onion and mushroom mixture over the cheese. In a medium bowl, whisk or beat together with a fork the eggs and the cream. Season mixture with salt and pepper and pour over vegetables and cheese.
  • Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees F and bake for 40 minutes or until firm. Allow quiche to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

ALL-CRUST SHEET-PAN SCALLOPED POTATOES



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This super-sized version of a classic side dish maximizes the crunchy, browned bits without sacrificing the creaminess of the potatoes underneath.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing pan
2 cups heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed (about 8)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere (4 1/2 ounces)

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.

UPPER CRUST POTATOES



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This is a outstanding potato gratin. It goes great with all grilled and roasted meats, poultry, and game. Different textures can be achieved by coarsely or thinly grating, dicing, or julienning the potatoes. From New Basics Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs idaho potatoes (about 6)
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped (or white of scallion)
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
3/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375*F. Oil the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  • Peel and very thinly slice potatoes. Put them in a mixing bowl and add 3/4 cup of the cream. Mix, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet, and add the shallots(or scallions) and garlic. Saute over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not brown.
  • Add bay leaves and rosemary to skillet. Whisk in the cream cheese, milk, and remaining 3/4 cup cream. Simmer, whisking constantly, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the paprika and salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaves and pour the mixture over the potatoes; toss gently.
  • Arrange the potato mixture in a baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle it first with the Parmesan, and then with bread crumbs.
  • Bake until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Sprinkle the parsley over and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 288.9, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 10.8

CRISPIEST EVER POTATOES



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Somewhere between oven-roasted potatoes and crispy hash, these little creamer potatoes are boiled in water with baking soda before being smashed. The alkaline in the baking soda helps the skins crisp up quickly. Smashing increases their surface area and contact with the pan. The result is the crunchiest-ever crust.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds small creamer potatoes
1 tablespoon baking soda
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, skins on, smashed
Leaves from 5 sprigs fresh thyme
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add the baking soda and 1 tablespoon salt to the water. Cover, place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Uncover and continue to boil until the potatoes give easily when pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set the strainer over the top of the pan for a few minutes so the outsides of the potatoes can dry.
  • Dump the potatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and toss with the garlic, thyme and rosemary until the potatoes are completely coated in the oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Using a small juice glass or glass bowl, smash each potato firmly but gently. (You want to just crack the skins and flatten slightly while keeping the potatoes mostly intact.)
  • Roast until the bottoms of the potatoes are deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip the potatoes using a spatula. Roast until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on both sides, an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a platter with a metal spatula. Serve while hot.

Tips:

  • Select the right potatoes: Choose firm, waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Red Bliss. They hold their shape better than starchy potatoes like Russet potatoes.
  • Slice the potatoes evenly: This ensures that they cook evenly. Use a sharp knife or a mandoline to get thin, even slices.
  • Parboil the potatoes: This helps to cook the potatoes slightly and prevent them from becoming too crispy. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the potatoes, and boil for 5-7 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
  • Make the upper crust: Combine melted butter, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until the bread crumbs are evenly coated.
  • Assemble the casserole: Layer the bottom of a greased baking dish with half of the potato slices. Sprinkle with half of the upper crust mixture. Repeat with the remaining potato slices and upper crust mixture.
  • Bake the casserole: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the upper crust is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Upper Crust Potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor. The combination of tender potatoes, crispy bread crumbs, and melted cheese makes this dish a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both delicious and easy to make, give Upper Crust Potatoes a try.

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