Potatoes are cooked in different ways: fried, boiled, stewed. You can also bake it in the oven, it will turn out especially tasty if you add cheese to it. This dish can be served both as a side dish and as an independent dish.
It is necessary
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- potatoes 1 kg;
- cheese 200 g;
- vegetable oil;
- salt;
- pepper;
- Provencal herbs;
- greens.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare baked potatoes with cheese. This dish is quite satisfying, and will not leave heaviness in the stomach. Wash the potatoes, peel and rinse again under running water. Let the water drain and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into thin slices. Do not slice thickly, otherwise it will take a long time to cook. Try to keep the same thickness so that the potatoes bake evenly.
Step 2
Take cheese, when buying, choose varieties that melt quickly and easily. Grate it on a coarse grater. Pre-moisten the grater with water or wipe with vegetable oil so that the cheese does not stick. Season the chopped potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Add any spices, such as a mixture of Provencal herbs, and half of the prepared cheese. Mix everything thoroughly.
Step 3
Prepare a baking sheet or skillet. Lubricate it with a little refined vegetable oil. Spread the potatoes evenly. Cover everything with cling foil and place in the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 ° C. Bake the cheese and potatoes for 30 minutes. After that, take out the baking sheet, remove the foil from it, sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese on top, put it back in the oven and hold it there for about 10 minutes more. This must be done in order to get a golden, appetizing crust. Check the readiness of the potatoes with a toothpick, pierce a slice with it, if it is soft, the dish is ready. When serving, sprinkle with finely chopped dill and basil and serve hot.
