This Oven Baked 3-Ingredients Potato Ring is the ultimate easy comfort food! Made with just potatoes, cheese, and seasoning, this crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside potato ring is perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. Simple, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious, it’s a budget-friendly recipe everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 900 g russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Optional (not included in the 3 ingredients):
- Cooking spray or a little butter for greasing the pan
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a ring-shaped baking pan (Bundt pan) or a round cake pan with a small oven-safe bowl placed in the center to create a ring shape.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and let them sit for 2–3 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- Mash the potatoes until completely smooth with no large lumps.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the warm mashed potatoes and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the potato mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared ring pan. Press it down firmly with the back of a spoon to remove air pockets and create an even surface.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are lightly crisp.
- Let the potato ring rest for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.