Cheesy Potato Roll (Oven-Baked)

🥔🧀 Cheesy Potato Roll (Oven-Baked, Mediterranean Style)

✨ Description

This Cheesy Potato Roll is a savory oven-baked dish inspired by Mediterranean home cooking. Grated potatoes are mixed with olive oil, eggs, herbs, and a touch of cheese, then baked and rolled around a creamy, cheesy filling. It’s golden, satisfying, and comforting—without deep frying or heavy sauces. Perfect as a side dish, vegetarian main, or appetizer.

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Potato Base

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated

• 2 large eggs

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme

Filling

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup crumbled feta or grated Parmesan

• ½ cup Greek yogurt or labneh

• 1 clove garlic, finely minced

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill

Optional Add-Ins

• Sautéed mushrooms or onions

• Spinach or herbs

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes
   Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
   Grate potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.

2. Mix potato base
   In a bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.

3. Bake the base
   Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread potato mixture evenly into a thin rectangle.
   Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.

4. Prepare filling
   Mix mozzarella, feta, yogurt, garlic, and herbs until smooth.

5. Fill & roll
   Remove potato base from oven. Spread filling evenly while hot.
   Carefully roll from one side using parchment paper.

6. Final bake
   Return roll to oven and bake 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.

7. Rest & slice
   Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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🥗 Mediterranean Health Touches

• Olive oil instead of butter

• Greek yogurt for creamy protein

• Herbs & spices for flavor without heaviness

• Oven-baked, not fried

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❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this without eggs?

A: Yes. Replace eggs with 2 tablespoons cornstarch or chickpea flour mixed with water.

Q: Will the roll fall apart?

A: Not if you squeeze moisture from potatoes well and bake the base until firm.

Q: Can I add meat?

A: Absolutely. Cooked chicken, turkey, or beef can be added to the filling.

Q: Is this freezer-friendly?

A: Yes. Freeze baked roll slices up to 1 month. Reheat in oven.

Q: What should I serve it with?

A:

• Mediterranean tomato salad

• Garlic yogurt sauce

• Roasted vegetables