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    Home > Side Dishes > Pouch Potatoes with Ementhaler Cheese and Sweet Onions

    Pouch Potatoes with Ementhaler Cheese and Sweet Onions

    Published: Jul 12, 2017 · Modified: Mar 27, 2020 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    How to cook pouch potatoes in parchment paper.

    This easy potato side dish is full of creamy, steamy, cheesy flavor. With onions, Swiss Ementhaler cheese and cream then cooked in parchment paper pouches, pouch potatoes are certainly a crowd pleaser.

    Pouch Potatoes with Ementhaler Cheese, Onions and Cream. A great potato side dish.

    Meet my new favorite potato dish. Pouch Potatoes. Potatoes cooked nice and steamy in parchment paper topped with Ementhaler Cheese.

    But really, as good as potatoes are, it’s really hard to pick a favorite.

    Those Grilled Potatoes with Basil Mustard Vinaigrette were killer. And the Poblano and Chive Mashed Potatoes really hit the spot. And how about those little BBQ New Potatoes that we skewered, slathered in BBQ rub and grilled.

    Wow. I guess you can’t pick just one way to love potatoes and declare a favorite.

    Ementhaler Pouch Potatoes

    For this potato side dish, these lucky tubers are tucked into a parchment paper pouch, topped with grated Ementhaler Cheese, some rings of sweet onions and a drizzle of cream.

    The secret to making sure this cooks up just right, is to evenly slice those potatoes. And using a mandolin makes this process a breeze.

    Then cook them until just tender for eight minutes and they’ll steam like a charm in that cozy little pouch. There’s no need to add any oil, as the cheese brings a little fat to the party. Topped with rings of sweet yellow onion and your potato pouch is complete.

    My instructor at Culinary School showed me an easy way to make a pouch that will stay sealed making sure the steam stays inside marrying those wonderful flavors into bliss. Let’s take a look:

    How to cook potatoes in parchment paper.

    Using a rectangular sheet of parchment paper  place your food near the bottom of the top half. I always buy parchment paper in sheets. Even though the rolls can be a little cheeper, those rolled up sheets are very hard to manage once you’ve cut them from the roll.

    How to cook potatoes in parchment paper.

    Simply fold the bottom half over the top. Starting at the left hand bottom corner, fold the corner inward. Then with both hands and using fingers, start folding the paper over onto itself until you’re made it all the way around. Then go back over and press the whole thing again to make a solid seal. You’re ready to steam those flavors together.

    How to cook potatoes in parchment paper pouches.

    Once you’ve positioned the sliced potatoes on the parchment paper, sprinkle on grated Ementhaler cheese.

    How to cook sliced potatoes in parchment paper pouches.

    Then top with some seared rings of sweet onion. A drizzle of cream and of course some salt and pepper.

    Pouch Potatoes. Cooking potatoes in parchment paper pouches.

    Place those beautiful little packets full of cheesy Ementhaler potatoes on a baking sheet and pop them into the oven.

    I topped each pile of potatoes with a sprig of fresh thyme, but didn’t notice that it added much to the flavor, but did add a little pop of color.

    By par-cooking the potatoes and sauteeing the onion, these cook up in a flash. This is a great side dish for any protein that you wish to serve it with.

    Potatoes cooked in banana leaves

    A “pouch” doesn’t need to be made of parchment paper. Go exotic and try this method wrapped in banana leaves. It adds a unique flavor experience that must be tried. You can find banana leaves in the freezer section of your local Asian marker.

    Grilled potato recipe. Wrapped in banana leaves, with onions and ementhaler cheese, this is a great potato recipe.

    But hey, a nice New York Steak sure comes to mind. As a side note, a pouch can be made by using other materials for a pouch. Like banana leaves. Look for them at your local Asian Market. They add a unique flavor to any pouch meal.

    Pouch Potatoes with Ementhaler Cheese, Onions and Cream. A great potato side dish.

    Pouch Potatoes

    Potatoes cooked in parchment paper with seared onions and ementhaler cheese.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 38 minutes
    Total Time: 58 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 387kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 8 medium potatoes peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
    • 1 sweet yellow onion peeled and sliced 1/4 inch think
    • 2 Tablespoons Safflower oil
    • 1/3 pound Ementhaler cheese grated
    • 4 Tablespoons heavy cream
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Peel potatoes and slice 1/4 inch thick. A mandolin works best for this. Peel onion and slice in 1/4 inch slices. Separate onion slices into rings. 
    • Add potatoes to a medium sauce pan and cover with cold water. Slowly bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander.
    • In the meantime heat a fry pan over medium high heat. When hot, add neutral oil, such as safflower or sunflower oil to the pan. When oil is shimmering, add onions. Turn down heat and cook for about 10 minutes, until onions are starting to brown.  Transfer to a paper towel when done.
    • To build packets, arrange rectangular pieces of parchment paper on counter. Place potatoes on the top half of the paper. Top with grated cheese, onions and 1 tablespoon cream for each pouch. Seal using method in this post. 
    • Bake for about 30 minutes. To serve, simply tear open the pouch in the middle and plate. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 1869mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 14mg
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    Looking for more great potato side dishes?  How about:

    Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole

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    1. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      July 19, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Love the name of this! Fun! And the potatoes look SO good. Neat recipe — thanks.

      Reply
    2. cakespy says

      July 14, 2017 at 5:14 am

      How IMPOSSIBLY clever is this!?! Love how you have created a sealed container of cheesy potato bliss! So clever.

      Reply
    3. Vickie says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:53 am

      I am in! ?

      Reply
    4. Debra Eliotseats says

      July 13, 2017 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      I love the portion control part of this too. Not to mention the cheese!!!!

      Reply
    5. Larry says

      July 13, 2017 at 4:44 am

      Looks delicious Lea Ann and I was hoping you would let us know when you are sharing tidbits from your school.

      Reply

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