What a gorgeous plate full of food .40!! Come on now, partner, you gotta share the recipe for those Glamorous Glennis Potatoes....and there must be a story too!
The dish is named after Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1 rocket plane. This was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier. My better half said these were "high flying" potatoes and the name stuck.
Glamorus Glennis Potatoes
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Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients:
1 package dry form crab boil (recommended: Zatarain's)
3 lbs. red potatoes
1 package real bacon bits, 4 ounce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 lb. butter, at room temperature
1/2 lb. finely shredded Cheddar
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Fill a 6-quart pot 2/3 full of water; add the crab boil and mix until blended. Cut the potatoes in half and slice into 3/8-inch thick pieces. (This can be done ahead of time; cover the potatoes with ice water until ready to cook.) Add the potatoes to the pot. Bring water to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking add olive oil to a saute pan on medium heat, then add red onions. Cook until caramelized. Just before onions are done, add garlic and cook until lightly brown.
In a bowl, place butter, 1/2 the cheese, 1/2 the bacon bits, 1/2 the green onions, the cooked red onions and garlic, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix together thoroughly.
Strain potatoes and add to bowl; let stand for a few minutes or until cheese starts to melt. Fold ingredients together, trying not to break up the potatoes excessively. Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Check seasonings and adjust to taste.
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substantial enough for a dinner!
