Potatoes are the ultimate side dish for just about any meal.
Whether mashed, fried, or roasted, they bring a comforting and delicious element to the table.
While you’ve probably enjoyed them in more ways than you can count, get ready for a recipe that takes potatoes to the next level of flavor and presentation.
With a little twist and some extra ingredients, your ordinary spuds are about to become extraordinary.
The YouTube channel Rosario Cooking shared a recipe that transforms simple potatoes into a show-stopping side dish.
It’s simple enough for everyday meals but fancy enough for special occasions.
To get started, here’s what you’ll need to create this mouth-watering dish:
- Potatoes (you can use as many as you like)
- 100 ml of olive oil (about 3.5 fl oz)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of dried ground garlic
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- slices of ham
- slices of cheese
First, take your potatoes and make thin slices, but here’s the key: don’t cut all the way through.
You want to keep the potato intact at the bottom so that it holds its shape.
This will allow the seasoning and fillings to seep into the layers, creating bursts of flavor in every bite.
Once the potatoes are sliced, place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper to ensure they don’t stick and cook evenly.
Now comes the fun part—seasoning!
Brush the potato slices with olive oil, making sure to get inside the slices as well as on the outside.
Then, season them with salt, garlic, paprika, black pepper, and dried parsley.
The combination of spices will infuse the potatoes with a rich, savory taste that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
Once the potatoes are well-coated, pop them into a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) and bake them for 35–40 minutes.
As they bake, the aromas of garlic, paprika, and roasted potatoes will fill your kitchen.
You’ll start to see the edges of the potato slices turn golden brown and crispy, and they’ll already be looking absolutely irresistible.
But here’s where the recipe really gets exciting!
After baking, it’s time to take things to the next level by adding ham and cheese.
Take thin slices of ham and cheese, and tuck them into the potato slices, alternating between the two.
This combination of crispy potato, savory ham, and melty cheese is the stuff food dreams are made of.
With the ham and cheese nestled into the potatoes, return the tray to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
This last step will melt the cheese perfectly, making the potatoes golden brown and deliciously crisp on the outside while the inside remains soft and flavorful.
When you pull these out of the oven, you’ll be greeted by a tray of perfectly cooked, crispy, melty potatoes that are sure to make mouths water.
Serve them hot and get ready for rave reviews from anyone lucky enough to have a taste.
The recipe video has taken off on YouTube, garnering over 775,000 views.
Viewers have left comments like, “Yummy in my tummy 😋😋👍” and “Seems like a great idea! Will try!!”
It’s clear that this potato dish is quickly becoming a fan favorite, and for good reason—it’s unique and utterly delicious.
This recipe is a fantastic way to elevate a classic ingredient like potatoes.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just making a weeknight meal, these ham and cheese-stuffed, seasoned potatoes will add a burst of flavor and a bit of flair to your plate.
Watch the video below to see all the steps for making these amazing potatoes!
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