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Cheesy Baked Potatoes

Cheesy Baked Potatoes are a delightful comfort food with crispy skin and soft, fluffy insides, topped with rich butter and melted cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a cozy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kg potatoes Medium to large potatoes work best.
  • 0.5 tbsp salt For boiling the potatoes.
  • 1 onion Chopped, can be optional for flavor.
  • 80 g butter Melted for topping.
  • 50 g hard cheese Grated cheese; can substitute with other cheeses.
  • for garnish Chopped green onion Optional garnish for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and transfer them while still hot to a baking dish.
  3. Using a rolling pin, gently press down on each potato to create indentations on the top.
  4. In each indentation, place a small piece of butter.
  5. Sprinkle chopped green onion over the butter in each hole.
  6. Coarsely grate the hard cheese and distribute it evenly over the potatoes, ensuring each indentation is filled.
  7. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  8. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Cheesy Baked Potatoes are best served warm, with options for additional toppings like sour cream, extra chopped green onions, or hot sauce. This dish pairs well with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or a fresh salad. You can prepare the potatoes and toppings a few hours in advance, and they can also be frozen for later use.