Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

Potatoes

Medium Size

2 clove

Garlic

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

30 g

Butter

1 pinch

Maldon Sea Salt

1 pinch

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat the oven to 220 C (425 F).

Step 2
~5 min

Place a potato on a chopping board, flat side down.

Step 3
~5 min

Starting from one end, cut almost all the way through the potato at 3-4 mm intervals.

Step 4
~5 min

Repeat for the remaining potatoes.

Step 5
~5 min

Arrange the potatoes in a baking tray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~5 min

Insert thin garlic slices in between the slits of each potato.

Step 7
~5 min

Scatter butter pieces on top of each potato.

Step 8
~5 min

Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes.

Step 9
~5 min

Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on the potatoes.

Step 10
~5 min

Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and the flesh is soft.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a wooden spoon to prevent cutting all the way through the potato.

Soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Potatoes can be prepped ahead of time and stored in cold water.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (garlic and butter)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or steak.

Serve with sour cream or crème fraîche.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Chicken
Steak
Grilled Salmon

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sweden

Cultural Significance

Popular side dish in Swedish cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Midsummer

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday Meal
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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