Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Ingredients:
- 24 slices crusty style bread, cut about 1/2” thick
- 24 slices cheddar cheese
Scalloped Potatoes
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (8 oz.) heavy cream
- 1 cup (8 oz.) hot water
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 7 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Romano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (4 oz.) sour cream
- 3 lbs Idaho® russet potatoes, scrubbed, unpeeled
Creamed Corn Purée
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 lbs frozen corn kernels
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
Fried Chicken
- 12 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded ½-inch thick
- Crispy chicken batter of choice, or see note*
Garlic Spinach - prepare per serving
- Oil for pan
- 3/4 cup garlic, minced, divided
- 24 oz baby spinach leaves, packed, divided
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
Scalloped Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (conventional) 325°F (convection). Coat a half sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic; sauté stirring frequently until softened and translucent.
- Stir in flour until evenly absorbed. Whisk in cream, hot water and salt; bring to a simmer and stir until thickened.
- Gradually whisk in cheeses and sour cream.
- Slice potatoes 1/8-inch thick. (If needed, place in water to prevent browning while preparing; drain well before proceeding). In a large bowl, combine potatoes and cheese sauce. Mix to evenly coat.
- Spread potatoes in an even layer on prepared pan. Potatoes should be about 5/8-inch thick. Bake 30-40 minutes until potatoes are fork tender and top is golden brown. Cool, then refrigerate. Cut into 12 or 16 pieces depending on portion to fit bread.
Creamed Corn Purée
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add corn kernels and stir until thawed.
- Stir in flour until incorporated. Add cream, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a simmer; stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a food processor. Pulse to make a coarse purée. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Measure 4 ounces (1/2 cup) per serving. Reheat on stovetop or microwave.
To Assemble
- Coat chicken with flour. Dip in batter*. Deep fry until cooked through (165°F in center).
- In a lightly oiled pan, add 1 tablespoon of garlic for a few seconds over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups (packed) spinach and stir just until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a portion of Scalloped Potatoes for 1 minute in microwave.
- Heat a portion of Corn Purée for 1 minute in microwave.
- Lightly Toast Bread on both sides; top each slice with ¼ cup Corn Purée. Place on a heat-proof tray.
- Place Scalloped Potatoes over corn on one slice of bread; top with Fried Chicken and one slice of cheese.
- Place Garlic Spinach over corn on other slice of bread and top with a slice of cheese.
- Heat sandwich halves under salamander or broiler for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted.
- Put sandwich together with the spinach side on top. Cut in half and skewer with a long pick.