Oven-Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream Sauce

Name: Oven-Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream Sauce - Aurelia N.
Ingredients: For potatoes; 1 kg of new; small potatoes; 2; 3 sprigs of fresh dill; oil; salt; white pepper; freshly ground; butter; melted; butter for the baking dish. For the sour cream sauce; 1 cube of butter (1 teaspoon); oil; 1 tablespoon of flour; 200 ml of milk; 3; 4 tablespoons of sour cream; salt; white pepper; freshly ground; 1 large bunch of fresh dill; finely chopped.

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To prepare a delicious and flavorful potato side dish, start by peeling 1 kg of potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized cubes to ensure even cooking. Place the peeled potatoes in a pot with cold water and add a teaspoon of salt, then bring it to medium heat. Add a few sprigs of fresh dill, preferably fresh, to infuse the potatoes with a subtle flavor. Let it boil for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes become slightly tender but not fully soft. Once boiled, drain them and let them cool for a few minutes. In a large bowl, add the potatoes and drizzle with a little olive oil, gently mixing to coat them evenly. Season with salt and white pepper to taste, then add the remaining chopped fresh dill. Mix well to combine all the flavors. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish that you have previously buttered to prevent sticking. Drizzle melted butter on top to achieve a golden and crispy crust. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius and place the potato dish inside. Let them bake for 35-45 minutes. It is important to turn them 2-3 times during baking to ensure they brown evenly, making sure they become golden and delicious on all sides. Meanwhile, prepare the sour cream sauce. In a double boiler, add 50 g of butter and a few drops of oil. Let the butter melt slowly, then add 30 g of flour, constantly stirring to avoid lumps. After 1-2 minutes, extinguish with 500 ml of milk, using a whisk to mix vigorously. Let the sauce simmer over steam, stirring continuously, until it thickens. Once the sauce reaches the desired consistency, add 200 g of sour cream and mix until smooth. Keep the sauce over steam to warm it up, but do not boil it. Finally, season with salt and white pepper, and flavor with fresh dill, adding a note of freshness. Serve the hot potatoes on plates alongside the sour cream sauce, and the combination will turn any meal into a delicious feast. This dish is ideal both as a side and as a main course, bringing joy and flavor to your tables. Enjoy your meal!