Cheesy Peri Peri Potato Melt |

Name: Cheesy Peri Peri Potato Melt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 large potato, peeled, washed and cut into small cubes; 5 T mayonnaise; 1 T cream cheese; 2 T Greek yogurt; Salt, to taste; Crushed black pepper, to taste; 2 T finely chopped green pepper; 1 T Nando’s hot peri peri sauce, plus extra for serving; 1/4 tsp finely chopped chili; 1 tsp finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Gouda cheese; 1 T fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

Description

These creamy potatoes are loaded with a tangy, cheesy sauce, a little chili and plenty of peri peri flavour. They’re quick enough for a snack but satisfying enough to turn into an easy little meal when you’re hungry

Ingredients

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1 large potato, peeled, washed and cut into small cubes
5 T mayonnaise
1 T cream cheese
2 T Greek yogurt
Salt, to taste
Crushed black pepper, to taste
2 T finely chopped green pepper
1 T Nando’s hot peri peri sauce, plus extra for serving
1/4 tsp finely chopped chili
1 tsp finely chopped onion
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Gouda cheese
1 T fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

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Instructions

In a saucepan, cover 1 large peeled, washed and cubed potato with water and bring it to a boil. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potato cubes are tender when pierced with a fork. Don’t overcook them until they’re falling apart, because you still want some bite once they’re tossed in the sauce. Drain well and let the potatoes steam for a minute or two so they aren’t watery.
In a bowl, stir together 5 T mayonnaise, 1 T cream cheese and 2 T Greek yogurt until smooth. Add salt to taste, crushed black pepper to taste, 2 T finely chopped green pepper, 1 T Nando’s hot peri peri sauce, 1/4 tsp finely chopped chili and 1 tsp finely chopped onion. Mix everything well.
Add the warm drained potatoes to the creamy peri peri sauce and gently toss until every potato cube is coated. Taste before adding more salt or peri peri sauce, because the mayonnaise, cheese and sauce already bring quite a bit of flavour.
Transfer the saucy potatoes to a microwave safe dish and spread them out so the cheese can cover the top evenly. Sprinkle over 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup grated Gouda cheese.
Microwave on high for about 1 to 2 minutes, checking after 1 minute, until the mozzarella and Gouda are melted and bubbling around the edges. Microwave times vary, so keep an eye on it rather than letting the cheese turn rubbery.
Sprinkle with 1 T roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves and drizzle with a little extra Nando’s hot peri peri sauce before serving. It’s best eaten while the potatoes are hot and the cheese is still beautifully melty.

Notes

Prepared, tried, and tested by Nazley