Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced
  • 23-34 cup olive oil
  • 2 lbs new potatoes or 2 lbs fingerling potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 -5 ounces bacon, thick sliced, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch strips and cooked until crisp (can use other meats if you prefer)
  • 9 ounces camembert cheese, cubed (cube when cold it's easier)
  • 6 -8 ounces mixed greens
  • salt & pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees (I set mine to 350).
  • Place the vinegar and shallots in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Scrub the potatoes and slice 1/4-1/3 inch thick.
  • Place in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the potatoes with a little olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until golden and tender approximately 20 minutes.
  • Turn the potatoes over when they are half cooked.
  • While the potatoes cook, finish the vinaigrette.
  • Season the vinegar and shallots with salt & pepper.
  • Whisk in the mustard until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in 2/3 cup of the olive oil in a thin stream.
  • Taste & correct the seasoning, adding more olive oil if the vinaigrette is too sharp for your taste.
  • When the potatoes are done, remove from the oven and divide the potatoes into 6 shingled mounds on the baking sheet.
  • Divide the cheese over the potato stacks being careful to keep the cheese on the potatoes on the potato mounds and not the baking sheet.
  • Place in the oven for a few moments until the cheese is soft and beginning to melt.
  • Meanwhile, place the greens in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette over the greens and toss to coat.
  • Divide the greens among 6 plates.
  • (For a full meal, divide among 4 plates).
  • Using a wide spatula, transfer the potato/cheese stacks to the plates of dressed greens, placing them on top.
  • Sprinkle the bacon over each and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!