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.
1
In a large bowl, mix potatoes, onions, cheese (reserve 1/4), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add sour cream and gently mix.
- 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.
- Cheese: 300 g
