Alsatian Style Baked Potatoes and Cheese – Bibbelskase

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Alsatian Style Baked Potatoes and Cheese - Bibbelskase

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

566

Sugar

Fat

47g

Alsatian style baked potatoes and cheese, or bibbelskase, is a traditional dish from the Alsace region of France. This delicious side dish is made by baking potatoes until they are tender, then scooping out the flesh and filling the potato shells with a mixture of cream cheese, fresh herbs, and shallots or green onions. The potatoes are then baked again until the cheese is melted and golden. This dish is a popular way to enjoy potatoes in Alsace and is often served as part of a casual meal or as a side dish for a more formal occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then bake for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
3.	While the potatoes are baking, finely chop the chives, parsley, chervil, tarragon, and shallots or green onions.
4.	When the potatoes are done, slice them in half lengthwise and let them cool for a few minutes.
5.	Scoop out most of the flesh from the potatoes, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh in the skin.
6.	In a bowl, mix the cream cheese or fromage blanc with the chopped herbs, shallots or green onions, and 1 tablespoon of horseradish.
7.	Fill each potato half with a generous spoonful of the herb-cheese mixture.
8.	Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
9.	Serve hot.

PROS

This side dish is a delicious and filling way to enjoy potatoes.

It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance and reheated.

It can be served as part of a casual meal or as a side dish for a more formal occasion.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the cheese and cream cheese used.

Those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy products should avoid this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
However, this dish is not particularly healthy due to the high fat and calorie content.

	6 medium baking potatoes
	1/2 bunch chives
	5 sprigs flat leaf parsley
	1/2 bunch chervil
	3 sprigs fresh tarragon
	2 shallots ( or green onions )
	creamed horseradish
	1 lb cream cheese or 1 lb fromage blanc , at room temperature