Best Johnny Carinos Asiago Smashed Potatoes Recipes

JOHNNY CARINO'S ASIAGO SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• First Step - Prepare a batch of roasted rosemary potatoes:.
• Work area and utensils must be clean and sanitary.
• Thoroughly wash potatoes under water.
• Cut potatoes into 1-2 inch sized wedges.
• Toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl and place potatoes evenly on sheet trays.
• Roast in an oven at 350 Degrees F for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and have a golden brown color. Make sure to stir the potatoes halfway through the cooking process.
• Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Second Step - 'Smash' and add sauce to the potatoes (this part of the recipe is for one side portion):.
• Place 1 cup of the the roasted potatoes into a zip-loc bag.
• Smash all of the potatoes in the bag with the heel of your hand to break up all the bigger lumps.
• To a heated saute pan, add potatoes and cream.
• Make sure that potatoes are fully heated.
• Fold in asiago cheese. (thickens quickly at this point). Place Asiago Smashed Potatoes on appropriate service piece, serve and enjoy.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

ASIAGO POTATOES

Steps:

• Generously cover potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt with cold water in a medium pot, then simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water. Cool to room temperature in refrigerator, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil at a bare simmer in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 12 minutes.
• Drain garlic, reserving oil for another use, then mash to a paste.
• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
• Mince basil, then stir together with garlic paste, cheese, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a small melon-ball cutter or a teaspoon, scoop out a hole in each cooled potato, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
• Stuff potatoes with cheese mixture and bake in a pan until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

GARLIC ASIAGO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
• Mash potatoes using a potato masher or ricer.
• Add the warmed milk, sour cream, butter, salt, white pepper, and garlic, mixing well.
• Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and scallions, stirring until cheese starts to melt and incorporate.
• Serve hot.