🇰🇷 Korean Cheesy Potatoes with Gochujang Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
🥔 For the Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs (about 3 medium) Yukon gold or baby potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks or thick slices
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g. vegetable or avocado oil)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika or chili flakes for extra depth
🧈 For the Gochujang Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar (optional, to balance spice)
🧀 For the Topping:
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture works best for melt + stretch)
- 1–2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
1. Roast or Pan-Fry the Potatoes:
- Oven method:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and optional paprika. Spread on a lined baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. - Stovetop method:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes in a single layer (in batches if needed) and cook until crispy and golden on all sides, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Make the Gochujang Garlic Butter:
- In a small pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in gochujang and honey (if using). Cook another 30–60 seconds until smooth and fragrant. Set aside.
3. Assemble & Cheese It:
- Place the hot potatoes in an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Drizzle the gochujang garlic butter all over the potatoes and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
4. Melt the Cheese:
- Place the skillet under the broiler (or in a hot oven at 425°F) for 3–5 minutes, just until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
5. Garnish & Serve:
- Immediately sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot, cheesy, and gooey.
🔥 Tips & Variations:
- Add cooked bacon or kimchi for extra punch.
- Swap mozzarella for a mozzarella-cheddar blend for deeper flavor.
- Serve as a side dish, snack, or even main with a fried egg on top.
