Manchego Crusted Potatoes

1h 5m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Roast a garlic head with 1 tbsp olive oil and salt at 400F for 45 min.
  2. 2Meanwhile, make the aioli by emulsifying an egg, chipotle powder, a tiny squeeze of lemon, salt, and the roasted garlic with half the olive oil in a flat bottomed container using an immersion blender.
  3. 3Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the rest of the olive oil until it thickens.
  4. 4Mix olive oil, paprika, and seasoned salt.
  5. 5Slice potatoes in half and score them.
  6. 6Coat potatoes in the seasoned olive oil.
  7. 7Coat the scored side of the potatoes with grated Manchego cheese.
  8. 8Place potatoes on a parchment paper lined sheet pan, cheese side down.
  9. 9Bake at 400F for 22-25 min, until golden and crispy.
  10. 10Top with flaky salt and parsley.
  11. 11Serve with aioli.

Ingredients

  • 6 small yukon gold potatoes
  • 8 oz grated aged manchego
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil from Spain
  • 0.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 seasoned salt
  • 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 garlic head
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 0.25 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tiny squeeze lemon
  • 1 parsley
  • 1 flaky salt

Equipment

ovenimmersion blenderwhisk