Idaho® Russet Potato and Litehouse® Ranch Pavé

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Litehouse® Homestyle Ranch dressing
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 pounds Idaho® russet potatoes, peeled
• Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Litehouse® Homestyle Ranch sauce, see flavor combinations below

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a 4” oven-proof baking dish/pan with parchment, leaving approximately 4-5” of overhang on all sides.
3. Set the cut thickness on a mandolin or meat slicer to approximately 1/16 inch.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the ranch, milk and flour. Slice the potatoes lengthwise directly into this mixture.
5. Pour the potato slices and ranch mixture into the prepared baking dish. Important: make sure the mixture is evenly distributed in the pan.
6. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place in the oven.
7. Bake for 2 hours or until a knife easily pierces the potatoes.
8. Let rest for 15 minutes before placing a similar-sized baking dish/pan on top, weighed down with heavy cans.
9. Let settle for about 2 hours before removing the weights and place in the refrigerator overnight.
10. Invert pavé onto a cutting board and remove the parchment.
11. Slice into the desired shape and sauté over high heat in a skillet or on a flat top with olive oil until golden on all sides.
12. Season with kosher salt and top with desired toppings.

Notes:

Topping Inspiration

Classic Bacon and Litehouse Ranch – top griddled Idaho pavé with Litehouse Peppered Bacon Ranch sauce, Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon and chopped chives.

Litehouse Peppered Bacon Ranch Sauce Recipe: Mix 1 cup Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing with 3 strips of cooked, chopped bacon and 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper in a blender until smooth. 

Ranchero Chicken – top griddled Idaho potato pavé with Litehouse Hatch Chile Ranch sauce, cheddar cheese, shredded chicken and herbs.

Litehouse Hatch Chile Sauce Recipe: Mix 4 cups Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing with 4 cups canned Hatch chiles, drained and minced, in a blender until smooth. 

Ham n’ Cheese – top griddled Idaho potato pavé with Litehouse Parmesan and Roasted Garlic Ranch sauce, melted cheese, crispy prosciutto and fresh herbs.

Litehouse Parmesan & Garlic Ranch Sauce Recipe: Mix 1 cup Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing, 4 ounces roasted garlic and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese in a blender until smooth.