Pave: A Delicious Twist on Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes 🥔🍠
Description: Pave, derived from the French word for “paving stones” or “cobblestone,” is a layered preparation that’s not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. This recipe takes potatoes and sweet potatoes to new heights, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and elegant.
Key Information:
- Preparation Time: 5 hours
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 1 8×8 pan
- Category: Yam/Sweet Potato
- Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Low Protein, Weeknight
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 728.7
- Fat: 67.2g
- Saturated Fat: 40.6g
- Cholesterol: 226.2mg
- Sodium: 169.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.3g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 5.6g
Ingredients:
- 2 potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Preparation: Place the potatoes and heavy cream in a large zip bag and marinate overnight. This step allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a richer taste.
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Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch loaf pan with foil, ensuring it hangs over all sides. Brush the foil with melted butter, adding a touch of richness to every layer.
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Layering: Arrange the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared pan, overlapping them slightly. Then, layer with the sweet potatoes, creating a beautiful mosaic of colors. Keep stacking the potatoes and sweet potatoes, pressing down gently with each layer. Don’t forget to season each layer with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
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Bake: Cover the pan tightly with foil. Place another 8×8 loaf pan on top to provide weight, and then place a brick or oven-proof object inside the pan to press the layers together. Bake at 350°F for approximately 1 1/2 hours or until the potatoes are tender. Leaving the weight on while refrigerating for at least 4 hours helps the flavors intensify and the layers to set.
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Chill and Cut: Once chilled, carefully turn out the potato creation onto a cutting board. Cut it into neat 2-inch squares, ready to be transformed into crispy delights.
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Saute or Bake: Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the potato squares until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Alternatively, arrange the squares on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes until crispy.
Serve these delectable pave squares as a side dish or even as an elegant appetizer. Their creamy interior and crispy exterior are sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal to gourmet status. Enjoy the deliciousness of this French-inspired creation! 🍴✨
