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Cheesy Baked Potato

Its perfect for an evening snack which is healthy, as it is not fried but baked. A whole potato is partially sliced and baked with a bit of butter and cheese and seasoned with salt, chili flakes and some sour cream which is optional.
Course Snack
Cuisine Global
Keyword Baked Snacks, Potato, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Author Shanaz Rafiq

Ingredients

  • 3 medium whole potatoes with skin half boiled
  • 4 tbsp soft butter
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp chili flakes
  • A handful of chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 3 tbsp of sour cream or more

Instructions

  • Take raw potatoes, partially slice them, sprinkle salt over the slices and steam in a steamer. Steaming works better than boiling.
  • Preheat oven to 250 deg C.
  • Apply the butter with help of a knife in between each slice.
  • Sprinkle salt and grated cheese and place it on a baking tray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or till the slices become crisp.
  • Remove from oven and pour sour cream on each potato. Sprinkle chili flakes and chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.