How to Make Baby Potato and Mozzarella Papillote - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and visually stunning side dish to impress your guests, then look no further than this Baby Potato and Mozzarella Papillote recipe. This dish combines the earthy and buttery flavor of baby potatoes with the creamy and decadent texture of mozzarella cheese, all wrapped up in a tidy little parcel that steams to perfection in the oven.

The term "papillote" comes from the French word for "butterfly" and refers to a cooking method in which food is wrapped ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, cut into quarters
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • aluminum foil
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix potatoes with pesto in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large square of aluminum foil. Cover with a second square of foil and seal the potatoes by pressing the edges together to form a packet (une papillote).
  • Place the packet on the preheated grill, close the lid, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove the top piece of foil and add mozzarella cheese. Close the grill and cook until cheese is slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 209mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 217mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 516mg