Tender baked potatoes with cheese

4 servings

30 minutes

Tender baked potatoes with cheese is a cozy and simple dish from the depths of Russian cuisine. It evokes warm family evenings when the aroma of baked potatoes fills the home. Potatoes, sour cream, and cheese create a harmony of creamy flavor, while onions and black pepper add a light spiciness. Baked to a golden crust, it becomes tender inside and deliciously crispy outside. This dish is perfect as a standalone dinner or as a side to meat dishes, complementing them with its rich texture and deep flavor. Simple to prepare yet exquisite in its classic form, it is a favorite at Russian feasts.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 603
• Proteins: 25.4g
• Fats: 34.4g
• Carbohydrates: 50.8g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Onion: 1 pc
• Cheese: 300 g
• Sour cream: 1.5 jar
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a large bowl, mix potatoes, onions, cheese (reserve 1/4), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add sour cream and gently mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Cheese: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Sour cream: 1.5 jar

2. Grease a baking dish (one large or 4-6 small) with oil. Spread the potato mixture without smoothing the surface. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 300 g