Baked Potatoes with Cheese and Chili
4 servings
25 minutes
Potatoes baked with cheese and chili is a simple yet delightful dish that combines the tenderness of potatoes, the creamy richness of cheese, and the spicy heat of chili. This dish has roots in European cuisine where baked potatoes are widely used as a base for many variations. The light crunch of the potato skin pairs with a soft filling of sour cream, cheese, and herbs, creating a harmony of flavors. The spicy chili pepper adds zest and makes the dish particularly memorable. It works well as a standalone treat or as a side to meat or vegetable dishes. It can be served with herbs and fresh vegetables to enhance its flavor with lightness and freshness. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive tables!
1
Peel the potatoes, grate them on a medium grater, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
While grating the potatoes, heat the pan, pour in sunflower oil, place the grated potatoes in the heated pan, and fry for 5-8 minutes, not until fully cooked.
- Potato: 1 kg
3
While the potatoes are frying, finely chop the chili pepper, dill, grate the cheese, and mix everything with sour cream.
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Cheese: 0 g
- Sour cream 25%: 180 g
4
Place the fried potatoes in a dish, pour the mixture over them, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Sour cream 25%: 180 g
- Cheese: 0 g
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Dill: 1 bunch