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Cheesy roast potatoes

Cheesy roast potatoes

Yields 1 Servings
occasions
Christmas, Dinner
dairy ingredients
Cheese
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Cheesy roast potatoes

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1
Par boil the potatoes in sea salt and water for 5-10 minutes depending on their size. Strain them through a colander and allow to steam for 3-4 minutes. Shake them around a bit to rustle up the edges.
2
To prepare your roasting tray, melt the goose fat on the tray over a medium heat. Break up the bulb of smoked garlic and add it to the tray.
3
Spread the potatoes evenly and don’t overcrowd the tray. Place into a hot oven preheated to 200C for 45 mins-1 hour or until golden and crisp.
4
Halfway through the cooking process remove them from the oven and give them a really light squash with a spoon or potato masher.
5
Once cooked sprinkle over the grated cheese. Serve and enjoy! Bonus: This is a dish that can be made all year round, not just for Christmas.

The ultimate indulgent potatoes for Christmas. The cheese is totally optional, but who doesn’t like cheese!

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Instructions

1
Par boil the potatoes in sea salt and water for 5-10 minutes depending on their size. Strain them through a colander and allow to steam for 3-4 minutes. Shake them around a bit to rustle up the edges.
2
To prepare your roasting tray, melt the goose fat on the tray over a medium heat. Break up the bulb of smoked garlic and add it to the tray.
3
Spread the potatoes evenly and don’t overcrowd the tray. Place into a hot oven preheated to 200C for 45 mins-1 hour or until golden and crisp.
4
Halfway through the cooking process remove them from the oven and give them a really light squash with a spoon or potato masher.
5
Once cooked sprinkle over the grated cheese. Serve and enjoy! Bonus: This is a dish that can be made all year round, not just for Christmas.
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