Potatoes are a favorite root crop of Russians. Its advantages lie in the fact that it goes well with meat, poultry and fish, and other vegetables. It can be served as a side dish or as a stand-alone dish. Baked potatoes are a great option for a light dinner that will fill you up without feeling heavy.
It is necessary
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- For potatoes
- baked with cheese:
- potatoes 1-1, 2 kg;
- cheese 150-200 g;
- vegetable oil;
- salt;
- Provencal herbs.
- For potatoes
- whole baked:
- potatoes 8-10 pcs;
- garlic 5 cloves;
- vegetable oil;
- parsley or dill;
- salt;
- freshly ground pepper.
Instructions
Step 1
Bake the cheese and potatoes. You will get a wonderful stand-alone meal to complement your table. Wash and peel potatoes. Cut it in circles, but not too thick, otherwise the cooking time will stretch for several hours.
Step 2
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Choose an easy-melting cheese for this dish.
Step 3
Brush a baking dish with vegetable oil. Put the potatoes in it, distribute it evenly.
Step 4
Salt the potatoes, add spices (for example, Provencal herbs), mix everything thoroughly. Top with a thick layer of cheese.
Step 5
Cover the form with foil and send to the oven, preheated to 180 degrees, for 35-40 minutes. After this time, remove the foil and let the dish sit for another 10 minutes in the oven to form a delicious crust.
Step 6
Also try whole baked potatoes. Wash and peel potatoes. Then, on top of each tuber, draw 3-4 strips with a knife, but not too deep (about 1/3). These cuts will help the potatoes soak in the sauce, and during the cooking process, open up and turn into a beautiful and unusual dish.
Step 7
Make garlic sauce. Peel the garlic, chop the herbs finely (you can combine dill with parsley). In a deep bowl, combine the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper passed through a garlic press. Pour the mixture with vegetable (olive oil) oil. Adjust the volume according to the amount of sauce you want. The main thing is that it should be enough to lubricate all tubers. It is advisable to let the sauce brew for a couple of hours - so the garlic will give all its taste.
Step 8
Grease each potato tuber thickly with sauce. Make sure the sauce penetrates the cuts.
Step 9
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the potatoes on a greased baking sheet and place in the oven for about an hour. Readiness is checked by the degree of ease of entry into the tuber of the knife. Depending on the size of the potato, the time may be shorter or longer.
