2 Potatoes; (50-count)
2 Ears corn; cut off the cob
1 Shallot; diced in small
; pieces
2 Strips applewood smoked
-bacon; diced in small
; pieces
3 lg Leaves sweet basil; thinly
-sliced
1 ts Fresh thyme
1/2 tb Garlic; pureed
1 Whole egg
1 1/2 c Heavy cream
3 oz Maytag bleu cheese
Pan bake the potatoes for 30 minutes. Let them cool, then skin, grate, and
set aside.
Saute the bacon until it is golden brown; add the shallots and the garlic
and saute for an additional 15 seconds. Add the corn, thyme, and basil and
saute for 30 seconds.
Remove the mixture from the pan and let cool. In a mixing bowl, place the
egg and cream; whip; add the bleu cheese, potatoes and the corn-bacon
mixture. Season with salt and white pepper.
Spray stainless steel molds with Vegalene. Put the potato mixture in the
rings and place them on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Bake for
18-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the oven and let cool. Remove the
rings.
This recipe was prepared by William A. Koval, Executive Chef at the Hotel
Adolphus, on March 18, 1999 on Good Morning Texas.
Yields
8 servings