Shoe String Potatoes _pommes Pailles_ Recipes

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 365 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with paper towels.
• Cut the potatoes using the thin julienne attachment of a mandolin. Rinse the potatoes in water, then spin dry in a salad spinner. Make sure the potatoes are dry so they don't spatter in the hot oil. Fry in batches until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the cooked fries with a slotted spoon and drain on the prepared sheet tray. Season with salt immediately. Make sure the oil heats back to 365 degrees F between batches of fries. Repeat for the remaining potatoes.
• In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the fries.

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches oil to 375°F in a wide 5- to 7-quart heavy pot (at least 4 inches deep) over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut lengthwise with slicer to make 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips.
• Fry potatoes in 5 or 6 small batches, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.) Drain potatoes on paper towels and season with salt.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix cream cheese, soup, sour cream and dressing until blended.
• Layer half each of the potatoes, cream cheese mixture and shredded cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Repeat layers; cover.
• Bake 1 hour. Sprinkle with bacon; bake, uncovered, 15 min.