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Baked camembert with thyme baby potatoes on a square white platter.

Baked Camembert with Thyme Baby Potatoes

By: Deborah
Indulgent and irresistible — this baked camembert with thyme baby potatoes is the perfect sharing dish for parties, date nights, or cosy nights in. Creamy melted cheese meets golden, herby roast potatoes in this easy recipe. 
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 35 minutes
TOTAL: 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Starter
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 600 g (1.3 lb) baby potatoes halved
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 wheel of camembert cheese (approx. 250g)

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • Toss the halved baby potatoes in a large bowl with the olive oil, crushed garlic, dried thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on the prepared baking tray. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and fork-tender.
  • While the potatoes are roasting, unwrap the camembert and place it back into its wooden casing (or a small oven-safe dish). Score the top rind in a crisscross pattern with a knife.
  • For the last 15 minutes of the potatoes cooking time, place the camembert dish on the same baking tray (or a separate one, if needed) and bake until the cheese is soft and gooey in the centre.
  • Carefully peel back the rind on the camembert. Transfer the potatoes and camembert to a serving plate or platter and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Optional variations: 
    • Garnish with a drizzle of honey, sprinkle of chilli flakes or some toasted nuts. 
    • Honey and walnut – drizzle the camembert with honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts before baking. 
    • Garlic and rosemary – replace thyme with rosemary and tuck garlic slices into the top of the camembert for a deeper, aromatic flavour. 
    • Cranberry – top the camembert with cranberry sauce for a festive feel.  
  • Enjoy this baked camembert with thyme baby potatoes recipe shared as a starter or as part of a selection of party canapés.  
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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