The Butler's Table

Roast Potatoes With Taleggio And Thyme

Hasselback-style roast potatoes with thyme, garlic, olive oil, melted Taleggio, and a honey finish.

General General Vegetarian Vegetarian Gluten-free Gluten-free Oven Oven Potato Potato Cheese Cheese Side Side

Ingredients

Method

  1. Prepare the potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Make thin cuts across each potato as if slicing it, but do not cut all the way through. Place the potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks to stop the knife cutting through completely.

  2. Season the potatoes

    Put the potatoes in a bowl. Add the thyme, crushed unpeeled garlic cloves, olive oil, and salt, then toss everything together.

  3. Roast until tender

    Tip into a roasting dish, arranging the potatoes cut-side up. Roast for 30 minutes to 35 minutes, until tender and cooked through.

  4. Melt the cheese

    Sprinkle the grated Taleggio over the potatoes and return to the oven for at least 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned golden.

  5. Finish and serve

    Scatter with fresh thyme leaves, drizzle with honey, and serve.

Notes

The source describes roast potatoes and fragrant cheese as the whole point of the dish, so keep the seasoning simple and let the Taleggio lead.