Christmas tree potatoes
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Give your holiday feast a unique and festive touch with Christmas Tree Potatoes! This fun and tasty side dish is a simple yet impressive way to decorate your dinner table. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few simple steps. You can prepare this dish with your loved ones for a holiday gathering or make it just for yourself as a special treat.
Ingredients:
12 baby potatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil6 sprigs rosemary (lower leaves removed)
Instructions:
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 8 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Once cool, place the potatoes in a large bowl and season with salt. Drizzle with olive oil and combine until the potatoes are evenly coated.
3. Slightly flatten each potato by pressing gently with your hand, then sit one potato on top of another and secure it with toothpicks forming a Christmas tree shape.
4. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the potatoes on an oiled baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
5. Remove cocktail sticks and replace them with rosemary sprigs to serve.
Optional Extras:
• For extra flavour, you can top the potatoes with crumbled feta cheese and diced olives.
• For a beautiful presentation, garnish the potatoes with fresh herbs or edible flowers.
• For a flavourful twist, add grated garlic or onion to the potatoes before baking.
Now your Christmas tree potatoes are ready to enjoy! With its festive look and delicious taste, this side dish will bring joy to your holiday table.Will you be trying this recipe? Let us know in the comments!
Ingredients:
12 baby potatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil6 sprigs rosemary (lower leaves removed)
Instructions:
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 8 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Once cool, place the potatoes in a large bowl and season with salt. Drizzle with olive oil and combine until the potatoes are evenly coated.
3. Slightly flatten each potato by pressing gently with your hand, then sit one potato on top of another and secure it with toothpicks forming a Christmas tree shape.
4. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the potatoes on an oiled baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
5. Remove cocktail sticks and replace them with rosemary sprigs to serve.
Optional Extras:
• For extra flavour, you can top the potatoes with crumbled feta cheese and diced olives.
• For a beautiful presentation, garnish the potatoes with fresh herbs or edible flowers.
• For a flavourful twist, add grated garlic or onion to the potatoes before baking.
Now your Christmas tree potatoes are ready to enjoy! With its festive look and delicious taste, this side dish will bring joy to your holiday table.Will you be trying this recipe? Let us know in the comments!
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