Baked Potato Roses
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Baked Potato Roses
Description
This recipe transforms peeled Yukon gold potatoes into delicate rose shapes by slicing them thinly with a mandolin and layering about 15 slices overlapping, then rolling them carefully. The olive oil mixture seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic granules, thyme, and oregano is brushed over the slices to infuse herbaceous flavor and aid browning. Baking at 200°C for 30 to 35 minutes crisps the edges while cooking the potatoes through, yielding a tender interior with a slightly crisp exterior.
The potato roses are presented as individual portions baked in cupcake molds, making them suitable for elegant side dishes or appetizers. They can be served immediately with dipping sauces of choice, adding both flavor and a decorative touch to a meal.
Variations include using butter instead of olive oil for a richer taste, or adding smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for spice. The recipe emphasizes seasoning generously and notes that muffin liners can simplify cleanup when baking. Nutritional estimates are approximate and can vary with ingredient choices.
Ingredients
- 4 potato Yukon gold variety
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon pepper powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic granules or powder
- 2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 teaspoon oregano dried
Instructions
- Wash and peel potatoes. Slice them using a mandolin slicer. Keep aside.
- Whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper powder, garlic granules, dried thyme, dried oregano. Keep aside.
- Arrange about 15 potato slices over lapping one another. Brush olive oil mix over the top.
- Roll carefully holding on to all the slices to get a beautiful rose. (make a rose size that fits in your cup cake mold)
- Place these on a greased cup cake mold.
- Bake in pre heated oven at 200 degree centigrade for about 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should turn brown and crisp, and potatoes cooked through well.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately with any dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- Substitute olive oil with butter for a richer flavor if not concerned with vegan options.
- Add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix for a spicier dish.
- Use muffin liners in the baking tray to ease cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Season potatoes well to enhance flavor before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 917 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 917kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3563mg | 148% |
| Potassium | 2990mg | 64% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1390IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% |
| Iron | 26.9mg | 149% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.