Oven-baked potatoes by Grandma Camilla

🥔 Grandma Camilla's Baked Potatoes: Soft on the Inside, Crispy on the Outside

A family recipe that smells of tradition, simplicity, and an oven turned on ❤️👵

Introduction

Grandma Camilla's baked potatoes are a side dish that tells a story. A simple preparation but rich in love and small gestures, those that can transform a humble ingredient like the potato into a delicious and comforting dish.
With just a few steps and a double cooking process (first on the stove, then in the oven), the potatoes become soft inside and crispy on the surface, with a light crust of cheese that makes them irresistible. Perfect to serve with meat dishes or as the star of a rustic dinner 🧡

📝 Ingredients

• Potatoes (the quantity depends on the number of diners)
• Coarse salt to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil or a bit of butter
• Grated cheese (very little, just for the crust)
• Water

👩‍🍳 Procedure

1. Peeled and washed the potatoes, leaving them whole.
2. Slice them width-wise, being careful not to cut all the way through: the slices should remain attached at the base, like hasselback potatoes.
3. Take a baking dish or pan suitable for the oven and arrange the potatoes so that they occupy the entire bottom, even slightly interlocking.
4. Pour two fingers’ worth of water into the dish, sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt, cover with a lid, and cook on the stove for 10 minutes.
5. After the time is up, drain the excess water using a plate or the lid, being careful not to move the potatoes.
6. Remove the lid and season the potatoes with a drizzle of oil or a few small pieces of butter, a very thin dusting of cheese, and a pinch of salt.
7. Place in the oven at 220°C in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.
8. If you desire a more pronounced crust, turn on the grill for the last 2-3 minutes.

🍽️ Tips

• You can add fresh rosemary or a crushed clove of garlic for flavor.
• Serve them with roasts, melted cheeses, or simply with a yogurt sauce.

The image of the dishes is purely indicative and does not necessarily correspond exactly to the recipe
📚 Recipe taken from "Tempo di Ricette" by Angela