Baked Potatoes Elegante

Baked Potatoes Elegante

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed

• Olive oil, for brushing

• Sea salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche

• 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or aged cheddar cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped chives or fresh parsley

• Optional toppings for elegance:

  • Smoked salmon slices

  • Caviar or trout roe

  • Caramelized shallots

  • Truffle oil drizzle

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

2. Prepare the potatoes:

   • Pierce each potato a few times with a fork.

   • Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

3. Bake the potatoes:

   • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes, until tender and skin is crisp.

4. Prepare the toppings while potatoes bake:

   • Melt butter, grate cheese, chop herbs, and prepare any optional luxury toppings.

5. Assemble Elegante potatoes:

   • Slice each potato lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork.

   • Add a pat of butter and a spoonful of sour cream or crème fraîche.

   • Sprinkle with cheese and broil for 2–3 minutes until melted and slightly golden.

6. Garnish elegantly:

   • Top with smoked salmon, a small spoon of caviar, caramelized shallots, or a few drops of truffle oil.

   • Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chives or parsley.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve on a stylish platter with a side of microgreens or a light salad. This dish works beautifully as an appetizer or as a luxurious side for a main course like steak or roast chicken.

Convection Oven Recipes INGREDIENTS:

• 55 lb POTATOES FRENCH FZ
• PAN: 18 BY 26-INCH SHEET PAN TEMPERATURE: 425 F. OVEN

Convection Oven Recipes INSTRUCTIONS
1. SCRUB POTATOES WELL; REMOVE ANY BLEMISHES. PLACE ON SHEET PANS. PRICK SKIN WITH FORK TO ALLOW STEAM TO ESCAPE.

2. BAKE 50 MINUTES OR UNTIL DONE.

NOTE: 1.
TOP OF POTATOES MAY BE SLIT LENGTHWISE AND CROSSWISE AFTER BAKING AND OPENED SLIGHTLY. IF DESIRED, PLACE 1 PAT BUTTER OR MARGARINE IN EACH POTATO; SPRINKLE 1 OZ (1/2 CUP) MINCED, FRESH PARSLEY OR 1 OZ (1/4 CUP) GROUND PAPRIKA OVER POTATOES.

NOTE: 2.
IN STEP 1, CUT POTATOES MAY BE DIPPED IN SOLUTION OF ANTIOXIDANT AND WATER TO PREVENT DISCOLORATION.

NOTE: 3.
IN STEP 2, IF CONVECTION OVEN IS USED, BAKE AT 400 F. 35 TO 40 MINUTES OR UNTIL DONE ON HIGH FAN; CLOSED VENT.

NOTE: 4. POTATOES MAY BE BAKED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AS NEEDED.
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