Young baked potatoes with garlic and cheese

4 servings

40 minutes

Young roasted potatoes with garlic and cheese are a simple yet delightful dish of European cuisine that captivates with its golden crust and rich garlic aroma. Born from culinary traditions based on simplicity and natural flavors, this dish is perfect as a side or a standalone treat. Tender young potatoes are first lightly boiled, then roasted with aromatic garlic butter and topped with a generous portion of grated cheese that melts into a delicious crispy crust. The final touch is fresh green onions that add freshness and lightness. This potato is a cozy and hearty treat that pairs wonderfully with meat and vegetable dishes and is great for friendly dinners and family lunches.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 422.6
• Proteins: 10.5g
• Fats: 32.2g
• Carbohydrates: 23.4g

Ingredients

• New potatoes: 6 pc
• Garlic: 6 clove
• Olive oil: 100 ml
• Hard cheese: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Green chives: 0.5 bunch

Cooking steps

1. Boil young potatoes whole in plenty of salted water until almost done. Drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • New potatoes: 6 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Place the butter and garlic in a blender and blend well together.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 100 ml
   • Garlic: 6 cloves

3. Place the potatoes in a heat-resistant dish or on a baking sheet and gently press with a masher. Generously drizzle each tuber with garlic oil. Salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 100 ml
   • Garlic: 6 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Sprinkle each potato with grated cheese. Place the dish with young potatoes in the preheated oven and bake until nicely browned.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 100 g

5. Take the baked young potatoes out of the oven and sprinkle with sliced onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green chives: 0.5 bunch