TOP CHEF - HALSTED FLATS

Loaded Smashed Potatoes - New potatoes that are prepared, ‘smashed’ and then baked up until golden brown and crispy and the topped with melted cheddar, sour cream, bacon and green onions.Active ingredients:

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Ah, the humble potato.

After competing with top chef this season, we wanted to enjoy the finale. Thank you to everyone who followed along and we can’t wait to apply our lessons learned to next season. Chef Pete won a copy of Chicago Chef Stephanie Izard’s post-Top Chef cook book furnished by our guest judge. Thanks again and happy eating!