Best Potatoes Anna Recipes

POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Place potatoes in large bowl of cold water. Grease bottom and sides of 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Spray 12x12-inch piece of foil with cooking spray.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter, the thyme and garlic over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until butter is melted but garlic has not browned. Remove from heat; set aside. In custard cup, combine salt and pepper.
• Drain potato slices; pat dry between paper towels. Starting in center of pan, arrange 1/4 of potato slices, slightly overlapping in circular pattern, covering bottom of pan. Brush with 1/4 of butter mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese.
• Repeat layers two more times, ending with cheese. Top with one more layer of potatoes, brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining salt mixture. Press top of potatoes firmly with metal spatula. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat 5 minutes, gently shaking pan occasionally to prevent potatoes from sticking. Cover with foil, sprayed side down.
• Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Remove from oven. Run small spatula around edge of potatoes; gently shake pan to loosen potatoes from bottom of pan. Carefully invert potatoes onto serving plate To serve, cut into wedges.

POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Using a food processor with a slicing blade or a sharp knife, slice potatoes as thinly as possible, 1/4 inch thick or thinner. (Do not place sliced potatoes in water; the starch is needed to bind the layers.)
• Brush bottom of a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Starting in center of pan, arrange potato slices, slightly overlapping, in circular pattern, covering surface. Brush with another 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; season well with salt and pepper. Repeat for two more layers.
• Place over high heat until butter in pan sizzles, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer to oven; bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. Run a small spatula around edges of potatoes; slide large spatula underneath potatoes to loosen. Carefully invert onto a plate, and cut into wedges.

POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F/200 degrees C. Line an 8-inch/20 cm baking tin with parchment, and brush with butter.
• Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, then toss in a bowl with the cream to saturate. Pulling the potatoes from the cream, build layers of them in the baking tin, seasoning and scattering over the herbs as you go. Brush another sheet of parchment with butter and place it butter-side down on the potatoes. Set another heavy dish on top to weigh down the potatoes. Bake until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Let cool before turning out and cutting into squares or wedges to serve.

POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and slice as thin as a thick potato chip.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Place potatoes in an overlapping layer in the pan. Sprinkle pepper over potato layer and add another tablespoon of butter. Continue to place additional layers of potatoes, pepper, and butter, finishing with potatoes.
• Cover and cook over medium-high heat until golden and tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Use a spatula to loosen potatoes; place a plate over the top of the frying pan and flip the pan and plate over and remove the pan.

POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Arrange& overlap potato slices in a greased 8 inch pie plate.
• Melt butter in a skillet& stir in salt; drizzle over potatoes.
• Cover plate tightly with foil& bake in preheated 425 oven for 20 minutes.
• Uncover& bake an additional 55 minutes or until potatoes are very tender& crusty; let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
• Using a metal spatula, carefully loosen the potatoes from the pie plate& place an inverted serving plate over the potatoes; Holding both plates, invert& unmold, then cut into wedges.

YUKON GOLD AND SWEET POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick slices with a handheld slicer or sharp knife, keeping potato varieties separate.
• Brush an ovenproof 9- or 10-inch nonstick skillet with some butter. Starting in center of pan, arrange about 20 Yukon Gold slices, slightly overlapping, in a circular pattern, covering surface. Brush with butter and generously season with salt and pepper. Make next layer with sweet-potato slices; brush with butter and season. Repeat, alternating colors. Drizzle remaining butter on top of potatoes.
• Cook potatoes over medium-high heat until butter vigorously bubbles in pan, about 4 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake 30 minutes. Tent loosely with foil and continue to bake until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes more. Remove from oven, and run a heatproof flexible spatula around edges of potatoes to loosen. Let cool; carefully invert onto a plate, cut into wedges, and serve.

SWEET POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Thinly slice the potatoes using a mandoline, the slicing blade of a food processor or a chef's knife.
• Place the butter in the cast-iron or ovenproof skillet and melt it in the preheated oven. Remove and swirl the butter around to coat, and then pour the butter into a dish.
• Arrange the sweet potato slices in overlapping concentric circles in the skillet, brushing each layer with some of the butter, sprinkling with salt and pepper, and pressing down to compact, until all of the potatoes and butter have been used. Place a layer of foil directly on the top layer and place an empty pan on top to pack the potatoes down.
• Bake until the potato cake can be easily pierced with a knife indicating the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Run a metal spatula around the edge and then carefully invert the potato cake onto a serving platter.

TWO-POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (use a mandoline if you have one). Peel half of the russet potatoes and slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. (Do not rinse-you'll need the starch for the dish to set.)
• Coat the bottom of a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Starting in the center of the skillet, arrange a layer of russet potato slices in concentric circles, slightly overlapping them. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and some of the rosemary leaves.
• Set the skillet over medium heat. Working quickly, add the remaining sliced russets in 2 more layers, then the sliced sweet potatoes in 2 layers, sprinkling lightly with more salt and rosemary between layers. (Check to make sure the bottom is browning evenly; adjust the heat as needed.) Drizzle with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Peel and thinly slice the remaining russet potatoes and add them to the skillet in 2 or 3 more layers, lightly seasoning each layer with salt and rosemary. Drizzle with the remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter.
• When the potatoes are golden brown on the bottom, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the potatoes soften slightly, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven; center the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan on the surface of the potatoes and press firmly a few times to help the layers stick together. Remove the cake pan and return the skillet to the oven; bake until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown, about 20 more minutes.
• Let the potatoes cool 5 minutes in the skillet, then run a small knife around the edge to loosen. Set an inverted serving plate on top of the skillet and carefully flip the potatoes onto the plate. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEET POTATOES ANNA WITH PRUNES

Steps:

• Clarify the butter: In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter. Skim off any foam, then pour the clear liquid into a bowl, leaving behind the solids.
• Heat the port to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the prunes, turn off the heat and let them soak until plumped, about 20 minutes. Drain and chop the prunes coarsely.
• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Brush a layer of clarified butter onto your favorite 8- or 9-inch round baking dish or ovenproof frying pan.
• Arrange a layer of potatoes, overlapping in circles, in the dish. Brush with the clarified butter and season with salt and pepper. Arrange another layer of potatoes and sprinkle with about half the prune pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Brush with clarified butter. Repeat with one more layer of potatoes and prunes, then end with a layer of potatoes. Remember to brush each layer with clarified butter and salt and pepper. You can do four layers of potatoes or six; it's up to you. Pack the potatoes tightly by pressing down on them with your palms. If there's a little butter left at the end, it's no big deal.
• Bake until crisp and tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then flip the cake onto a serving plate and cut into wedges. If desired, finish with a dusting of sugar and a couple of minutes of broiling, for a brûlée top. It can also be made using apples and prunes, or just apples.

POMMES ANNA (POTATOES ANNA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Melt 2 1/2 T butter in a 10-inch cast iron or ovenproof heavy skillet over medium heat.
• (I've found pan size is important here. Otherwise adjust quantities and cooking times.) Arrange a single layer of potato slices, slightly overlapping, in a circular pattern in pan, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt mixture.
• Drizzle 1/2 tsp melted butter over potatoes.
• Repeat layers 5 times, ending with butter; press firmly to pack.
• (I press firmly to pack before adding the last of the butter.) Cover and bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 25 minutes or until potatoes are golden.
• Loosen edges of potatoes with a spatula.
• Place a plate upside down on top of pan, invert potatoes onto plate.
• Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

OLD-FASHIONED POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat egg yolks. Add potatoes, cheese, onion and red pepper. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into potato mixture. Add salt and pepper. , Place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes.

SWEET POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice potatoes about 1/8-inch thick. Place in a very large bowl, and add butter, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well until all slices are well coated with butter and seasonings.
• Reserve about a dozen of the best-looking slices for top layer. Arrange a layer of slightly overlapping slices in 10-inch round gratin dish, skillet or other shallow ovenproof pan. Layer potatoes until all are used, topping gratin with reserved slices.
• Place a sheet of heavy-duty foil directly on top of potatoes. Place pan in oven, and place a heavy pan slightly smaller in diameter than first pan directly on foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove top pan, and carefully peel away foil. (If necessary, use a spatula to help separate foil from potatoes.) Continue baking until potatoes are soft and top is almost caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

SWEET POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Meanwhile, slice the sweet potatoes on a mandoline. Soak prunes in port for 20 minutes, then drain and roughly chop. Coat a cast-iron skillet with butter, then arrange half of the potatoes in an overlapping circle until the bottom of the skillet is covered. Brush the top generously with melted butter, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter half of the prunes over the sweet potatoes, then repeat the whole process. Press down on the potatoes so they are compact.
• Bake 20-30 minutes until potatoes are cooked through and nicely caramelized. Run a knife around the edge of the skillet to loosen. Place a serving plate on top of the skillet and flip over to serve.

YUKON GOLD & SWEET POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Cut Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices with a handheld slicer or sharp knife, keeping potatoes varieties separate.
• Brush on ovenproof 10" non-stick skillet with butter on bottom of pan.
• Starting in center of pan arrange about 20 slices, slightly overlapping, in a circular pattern, covering surface.
• Brush with butter and generously season with salt and pepper.
• Make another layer with sweet potato slices; brush with butter and season.
• Repeat, alternation Yukon Gold and sweet potato slices, you should have 4 to 5 layers when done.
• Drizzle any remaining butter on top of potatoes.
• Place skillet over medium high heat and cook until butter vigorously bubbles in pan about 4 minutes.
• Transfer to oven and bake 30 minutes.
• Tent loosely with foil and continue to bake until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes more.
• Remove from oven.
• Run a small rubber spatula around edges of potatoes to loosen.
• Carefully invert onto a plate and cut into wedges.

INDIAN-SPICED POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Heat to oven to 450°F. Slice potatoes thinly to about 1/8-inch thickness using a mandolin or food processor. Pat the potato slices dry with a towel.
• In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper and the garam masala. In another small bowl, have the melted butter ready with a pastry brush. Have all your ingredients ready near your stove top.
• Heat an 8 or 9-inch oven-proof saute pan (or a well seasoned cast iron skillet) over medium heat. Spoon 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter into the pan and swirl to coat. Lay a layer of potatoes, slightly overlapping to cover the bottom of the pan in circular, concentric pattern. Brush with butter over and season with a pinch of the salt/pepper/spice mixture. Repeat adding layers of potatoes, butter and spice mixture until you've used all the potatoes. On top of the last layer of potatoes, brush with butter one last time. By this time, the bottom layer should be busy crisping.
• Carefully cover the pan tightly with a lid or tin foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes, until the potatoes are beautifully browned and crisp on top and the potatoes are cooked through in the center. Remove from the oven. If necessary, use a spatula to loosen the edges and the bottom layer from the pan. If you want to serve the potatoes in the pan at the table, use a pizza cutter or pair of kitchen shears to cut into 6-8 triangular slices (like a pizza). Or you can invert your potato cake onto a large plate and serve upside down!

BAKED ANNA POTATOES

Steps:

• Partially slice potatoes, cutting 3/4 of the way through and in 1/8 inch slices.
• (Like a fan) Place onion in baking dish which you have sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.
• Add broth.
• Place potatoes on onion and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper and paprika.
• Bake, covered, at 375*F for 1 hour; remove cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Using a mandoline or chef's knife, slice potatoes as thinly as possible (less than 1/4 inch thick).
• Brush a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with 1 to 2 tablespoons butter to lightly coat. Starting in center of pan, arrange potato slices, overlapping slightly, in a circular pattern (see below). Brush potatoes with one-third of the remaining butter; season well with salt and pepper. Repeat to make two more layers with remaining potatoes and butter, seasoning each layer.
• Place over high heat until butter in pan sizzles, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to oven; bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. (To make ahead, let the dish cool completely and refrigerate up to 8 hours, loosely covered with foil. Reheat at 350°F before serving.)
• When ready to serve, run a small spatula around edge of pan; slide a large spatula underneath potatoes to loosen. Carefully invert onto a plate, and cut into wedges. Serve immediately.
• Layering Potatoes
• Brushing with butter helps bind the potatoes together as it flavors them; sprinkling each layer with salt and pepper results in a well-seasoned dish.

PARMESAN POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Heat your oven to 425*F. Stir together salt and pepper in a small bowl. Put 2 tbls. of melted butter in a 10" cast iron skillet(or nonstick) with sloping sides; swirl skillet to coat sides with butter.
• Working as quickly as possible to keep potatoes from darkening, arrange 2 layers of potato slices slightly overlapping in skillet, beginning at the outside edge and working inches Sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt mixture; drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the butter. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the cheese, being careful to keep the cheese away from the sides.
• Add 2 more layers of potatoes plus another layer of the potatoes only along the outer edge to keep the top surface level. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt mixture. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the butter, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the cheese and the rosemary.
• Repeat layering the potatoes, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons salt mixture and sprinkling 1/3 cup of the cheese and drizzle with remaining butter.
• Heat the skillet with the potatoes over medium high heat until sizzling hot. Cook an additional 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Remove from heat; cover with foil. Lightly spray the inside surface of foil with nonstick cooking spray before covering skillet. Bake 15 minutes. Remove the foil; bake an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat. Run a rubber spatula along sides of the skillet to loosen potatoes. Top skillet with a platter; iinvert the potatoes onto platter. If the potatoes stick, carefully loosen with a spatula and arrange on surface. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• Potatoes may be made up to 4 hours ahead of serving. Invert onto baking sheet; cover and refrigerate. To serve, reheat, uncovered, at 350*F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

POTATOES ANNA WITH ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat bottom of baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Place layer of pan with sliced potato medallions. Cover with layer of sliced onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush with melted butter. Continue layers of potatoes and onions finishing with layer of potatoes. Cover dish and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and finish baking 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
• Variation: When grilling, make individual packages for each person. Brush melted butter over center of foil and layer the potatoes and onions with butter and salt & pepper. Seal foil and place on grill. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, turning package occasionally.

SWEET POTATOES ANNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice potatoes about 1/8" thick.
• Place in a very large bowl and add butter, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste and toss well, until all the slices are well coated with butter and seasoning.
• Reserve about a dozen of the best slices for the top layer.
• Arrange a layer of slightly overlapping slices in a 10 inch round gratin dish, skillet or other shallow oven-proof pan.
• Layer potatoes until all are used and top with the reserved slices.
• Place a sheet of heavy-duty foil directly on top of potatoes. Now take another heavy oven-proof pan, slightly smaller than the pan with the potatoes in it, and put it on top of the foil (this will act as a press).
• Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove top pan, and carefully peel away foil. You may have to use a spatula to help separate the foil from the potatoes.
• Continue baking until potatoes are soft and top is almost caramelized, 20-30 minutes longer.
• Cut into wedges and serve hot.