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Easy Potato and Cheese Tart
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Easy Potato and Cheese Tart
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Easy Potato and Cheese Tart

This simple and delicious recipe features layers of thinly sliced potatoes and melted cheese, baked until golden and crispy. It's a comforting and easy-to-make dish, perfect as a side or a light meal. The video showcases the quick assembly and appealing final product.
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Thinly sliced potatoes ready for layering
Thinly sliced potatoes ready for layering

Recipe Information

25m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
1h 5m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
18g
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Layering potatoes and cheese in a baking dish
Layering potatoes and cheese in a baking dish

Ingredients

  • Potatoes
    (Peeled and thinly sliced)

    4
  • Shredded cheese
    (Such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)

    2 cups
  • Olive oil
    (Or melted butter)

    2 tablespoons
  • Salt
    (To taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    (To taste)

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    (Optional)

    0.5 teaspoon
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Golden brown and bubbly potato and cheese tart
Golden brown and bubbly potato and cheese tart

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish or tart pan with olive oil or butter.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish or tart pan with olive oil or butter.
    2m

    Ensuring the dish is well-greased prevents sticking and helps with browning.
  • 2

    Thinly slice the peeled potatoes, ideally using a mandoline for uniform thickness, which ensures even cooking.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Thinly slice the peeled potatoes, ideally using a mandoline for uniform thickness, which ensures even cooking.
    10m

    The thinner the slices, the faster they will cook and the crispier the edges will become.
  • 3

    Arrange a single layer of potato slices at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Arrange a single layer of potato slices at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
    5m

    Layering evenly is key for a consistent texture throughout the tart.
  • 4

    Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the potatoes. Repeat the layering process with potatoes, oil, seasonings, and cheese until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.
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    Step 4 visual
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    Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the potatoes. Repeat the layering process with potatoes, oil, seasonings, and cheese until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.
    8m

    Don't press down too hard on the layers; allow some air circulation for even baking.
  • 5

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
    Step 5 visual
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
    40m

    Cover with foil for the first 20 minutes if the top is browning too quickly, then remove to allow for a golden crust.
  • 6

    Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the tart set and makes it easier to cut.
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    Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the tart set and makes it easier to cut.
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    Serve hot as a side dish, or with a simple salad for a light meal.
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