Idaho Potato Commission
Norwegian Idaho® Potato Pancake with Poached Eggs, Jarlsberg Cheese Sauce and Cranberry Relish

Recipe courtesy of Zane Holmquist, Executive Chef, Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, UT
Yield: 6 - 8 Servings
Ingredients
Norwegian Idaho® Potato Pancake - 4 Idaho Potatoes
- 1/2 Small Yellow Onion
- 4 Bacon Strips
- 1 Egg White
- 1 tsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Fresh Chives, chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh Italian Parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
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Jarlsberg Cheese Sauce - 1 C Heavy Cream
- 1/4 C Whole Milk
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 4 tspCold Water
- 2 C Jarlsberg Cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp White Pepper
- 1 Pinch Nutmeg, grated
Cranberry Relish - 1 1/2 C Whole Fresh Cranberries
- 1 C Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Orange, zested
- 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
Directions
Norwegian Idaho® Potato Pancake - Boil potatoes in salted water for 12 minutes; cool to room temperature, peel and grate.
- Peel and dice onion.
- Cook bacon and dice. (Onions and bacon should be diced to equal sizes.)
- Combine potatoes, onion and bacon.
- Half whip egg white; fold into potato mixture.
- Mix flour, chives, parsley, salt and pepper into potato combination.
- Be sure not to overwork; the potatoes should keep their grated texture.
- Scoop potato mixture onto lightly oiled pancake griddle with 2 ounce scoop and cook until lightly browned on both sides; approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
Jarlsberg Cheese Sauce - Bring cream and milk to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch and water together.
Add cornstarch slurry to simmering milk and cream (you must bring the cream to a boil to activate the corn starch). - Slowly add in grated Jarlsberg cheese, continually whipping until a smooth sauce-like consistency.
- Add salt, white pepper and nutmeg.
- Keep sauce warm until ready to serve.
Cranberry Relish - Mix cranberries, sugar, orange zest and salt together in a bowl.
- Place in a thick-bottom saucepan; bring to a low simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for 12 minutes, or until the mixture is a jam-like consistency.
To Plate - Top potato pancake with 1 poached egg.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of cheese sauce over top the egg.
- Garnish with 1 large tablespoon of cranberry relish.
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.