Baked Hedgehog Tatties

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3
Baked Hedgehog Tatties full of flavors and nutrients
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Prep

30 min

Cook

85 min

Ready In

115 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1000 g baking potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 plum tomatoes , thinly sliced lengthways
4 baby courgettes , thinly sliced lengthways
150 g ball mozzarella cheese , thinly sliced
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
270
Sugar
5g
Fat
15g
Baked Hedgehog Tatties is a simple and elegant baked potato dish that's both delicious and healthy. It's a perfect dish to serve at gatherings, parties, and family dinners. The name 'hedgehog' comes from the way the potatoes look after they are baked; the slices fan out, giving it a spiky appearance. The texture is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it a delightful side dish to any main course.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6.
2.Cut the potatoes into thin slices, but leave the bottom intact, so the slices stay connected.
3.Put the potatoes into a baking dish and drizzle olive oil over them.
4.Add garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper and rub each potato, making sure the oil and herbs cover each slice.
5.Spread the tomato and courgette slices between the potato slices, taking care to put some in every crevice.
6.Transfer to the oven and bake for 70 minutes, before adding the mozzarella slices on top.
7.Bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is golden.
8.Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Baked Hedgehog Tatties are a beautiful and tasty side dish that can be served with a variety of mains.

The potatoes and vegetables are cooked perfectly and the mozzarella on top provides a delightful cheesy crunch.

It’s also healthy, easy to make, and budget-friendly.

CONS

The preparation can be time-consuming and challenging.
You need to thinly slice the potatoes and the vegetables, which can be quite tricky if you don’t have a sharp knife or a mandolin slicer.
Moreover, the baking time is relatively long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.
It’s also low in saturated fat, sugar, and calories, making it a healthy yet delicious option to include in your diet.
Potatoes are known to boost heart health, provide energy, and help in maintaining a healthy weight. Tomatoes can support healthy skin, improve digestion, and may help to reduce the risk of cancer. Courgette is also beneficial for digestion, vision, and supports a healthy heart and circulation. Finally, mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of calcium, protein, and vitamins.

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