How to Make Cheesy Potatoes

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Potatoes are one of the most widely used ingredients in kitchens around the world. Various civilizations, especially in Africa, have relied on potatoes as a staple food due to their ability to be stored for long periods and grown in both summer and winter. There are countless recipes that use potatoes, which can be boiled, baked, roasted, or microwaved—either on their own or with sauces and toppings. Today, we’ll share a simple yet delicious recipe: Cheesy Potatoes, a dish loved by both kids and adults, commonly found on the menus of high-end restaurants and fast-food chains.

Ingredients for Cheesy Potatoes

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 potato, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions for Cheesy Potatoes

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Arrange the potato wedges on a baking tray and fold up all four sides of the aluminum foil.
  3. Pour the olive oil mixture over the potatoes and seal the foil tightly.
  4. Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 30-35 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the potatoes turn crispy.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with sour cream.

Cheesy Potato Samosas

Ingredients for Cheesy Potato Samosas

  • 1 potato
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 pack of samosa pastry sheets
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions for Cheesy Potato Samosas

  1. Boil the potato in water until soft, then mash it well.
  2. Add butter, milk, cream cheese, and mozzarella cheese to the mashed potato.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic, then mix well.
  4. Lay out a samosa pastry sheet, place some filling at one end, and fold into a triangle shape.
  5. Deep-fry the samosas in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve hot.

Cheesy Potatoes with Ground Beef

Ingredients for Cheesy Potatoes with Ground Beef

  • 2 cups oil for frying
  • 3 potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions for Cheesy Potatoes with Ground Beef

  1. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until golden brown, then drain.
  2. In a separate pan, cook the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
  3. Once the beef is cooked, add the shredded mozzarella cheese and mix well.
  4. Pour the cheesy beef mixture over the fried potatoes and serve hot.

Microwave Cheesy Potatoes

Ingredients for Microwave Cheesy Potatoes

  • 4 potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions for Microwave Cheesy Potatoes

  1. Toss the potato wedges with olive oil.
  2. Microwave the potatoes until fully cooked.
  3. Remove from the microwave, season with salt, and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  4. Return to the microwave and heat until the cheese melts.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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