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Strip House’s hot and hearty potatoes Romanoff

Chef John Schenk transforms spuds into a tasty and comforting winter dish

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updated 10:42 a.m. ET Jan. 7, 2009

What is less popular than a leftover potato? Strip House executive chef John Schenk shares a simple winter recipe that takes the lowly spud and turns it into something tasty — potatoes Romanoff, the signature side dish at Strip House.

But before transforming those leftover potatoes, be sure to you have the right spud for the job:

Idaho potato — used to make potatoes Romanoff, which is baked. Starchy, the Idaho is the “workhorse” of potatoes. You can use leftover potatoes for this delicious, creamy dish.

Fingerling potato — used to make sautéed potatoes, with artichokes, thyme and bacon. It’s small and tacky, doesn’t crumble.

Yukon Gold potato — for mashed potatoes. It’s sweet, less starchy.

Japanese Mountain Potato/Korean potato — simple roasted potato. Like a sweet potato, it has a mild chestnut flavor.

Red/White Bliss potato — boils very nicely. Great for potato salads and home fries.

Potatoes Romanoff
Strip House

INGREDIENTS

4 pounds grated whole baked potatoes (6 large 50-count Idaho potatoes)
1 1/2 cups minced shallots
5 cups grated white Cheddar cheese
3 cups sour cream
1/1 Tbs./Tsp fine salt
1/2 Tsp. ground white pepper

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DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potato, shallots and 4 cups of the Cheddar cheese.

Season with the salt and pepper.

Fold in the sour cream by hand one cup at a time.

Well oil a 2.5-inch deep by 12.5 inch-square baking dish.

Place the potatoes Romanoff mixture in the pan without additional compressing.

Sprinkle the top with the remaining one cup of Cheddar cheese.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 25 minutes until hot and cheese has browned.

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