Melty Brie Potatoes

This potato and Brie dish makes the perfect side to turn an ordinary meal into something special. When golden crispy potatoes meet melty Brie cheese, you get a wonderful mix of textures and flavors the whole family will love.

I make this every time friends come over for dinner. The first time I served it, my husband asked for thirds, and now we can't go a Sunday night without it.

Ingredients

• Medium potatoes: pick firm ones that'll keep their shape when cooked and pair well with the melted cheese
• Olive oil: adds Mediterranean flavor and helps get that nice golden color
• Salt and pepper: basic seasonings that bring out the potato flavors
• Brie cheese: grab a good, well-aged Brie for the creamiest texture and best flavor

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat your oven:

Set to 400°F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. This temperature will make your potatoes golden outside and soft inside.

Get potatoes ready:

Peel the potatoes and cut them into even 3/4-inch cubes. Making them all the same size means they'll cook evenly. Put them in a big bowl for easy mixing.

Add flavors:

Pour olive oil over the potatoes then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands so every piece gets coated.

Cook the potatoes:

Spread them out in one layer on your prepared sheet. Don't stack them or they won't get crispy. Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Put on the Brie:

Take the sheet out when potatoes look golden. Put Brie slices right on top of the hot potatoes. The heat difference helps the cheese melt just right.

Final cooking:

Put back in the oven for 5 more minutes. Watch closely so the Brie gets melty but not runny.

The magic in this dish comes from picking the right Brie. I love using a well-aged Brie de Meaux because its creamy texture goes so well with the potatoes. One snowy night when we couldn't leave the house, I threw this together with what we had in the fridge. It's been our favorite comfort food ever since.

Storage and Reheating

You can keep this in the fridge for up to two days in an airtight container. When reheating, skip the microwave which makes potatoes soggy and use your oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes instead. You can also heat the potatoes and cheese separately to get the best texture back.

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Tasty Twists

Feel free to make this dish your own. Try adding fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme before cooking the potatoes. For a heartier version, mix in some crispy bacon bits or caramelized onions. If you want a stronger flavor, swap the Brie for Camembert.

Serving Ideas

Serve in a warmed dish so the cheese stays creamy longer. These Brie potatoes go great with grilled meat or a green salad dressed with a light mustard vinaigrette. Pair with a glass of dry white wine like Sancerre or Pouilly Fumé to round out the meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can you swap Brie for another cheese?

Absolutely! Try a melty cheese like Camembert or Gruyère to switch things up.

→ What kind of potatoes work best here?

Firm varieties like Charlotte or Amandine are ideal for a golden and tender texture.

→ How do I keep the potatoes from drying out?

Make sure you coat the potatoes well in olive oil and keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

→ Can this dish be prepped ahead of time?

Yes, roast the potatoes beforehand and add the Brie right before reheating to get the perfect melt.

→ Is this dish vegetarian-friendly?

Yep, it's completely vegetarian since there's no meat or fish involved.