Korean Cheesy Potatoes with Gochujang Garlic Butter
🇰🇷 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.
