Description
A comforting dish of roasted potatoes infused with garlic and topped with melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into even cubes (about 1-inch).
- Mince the garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Once cooked, sprinkle cheese over the potatoes and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
For variations, try using sweet potatoes or adding herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: roasted potatoes, garlic, cheesy potatoes, comfort food, vegetarian side dish