Herb-Encased Potato Crisps
- 1/4 cup clarified butter
- 1 (8-ounce) russet potato, peeled
- Assorted soft fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parsley, chervil, dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Herbed Goat Cheese, recipe follows
- 1 (4-ounce) log goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup assorted soft fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parsley, chervil, dill
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with clarified butter.
- Using a mandoline or other mechanical slicer, slice the potato as thinly as possible to make potato chips.
- Working quickly to prevent discoloration, lay half on the prepared baking sheet.
- Top each with an herb leaf or small cluster of herbs.
- Lay another chip of the same size directly on top to seal the herb.
- Brush with clarified butter and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Top with a second sheet of parchment paper and fit a second baking sheet of the same size on top to press.
- Bake until the chips are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and peel away the parchment paper.
- Remove with a thin spatula and place on a plate.
- Pipe a small amount of the herbed goat cheese next to the chips and garnish it with sprigs of fresh herbs.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor.
- Pulse until mixture is well combined.
- Place in a piping bag with a star tip.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
clarified butter, russet potato, herbs, salt, goat cheese, sour cream, lemon, herbs
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/herb-encased-potato-crisps-recipe.html (may not work)