Roasted Garlic Jersey Royals with Baked Camembert

Name: Roasted Garlic Jersey Royals with Baked Camembert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g box Tunworth, camembert or Baron Bigod cheese, or vegetarian alternative; 100 g cured sausage and speck ham, to serve; 1 kg Jersey Royals; 1 large head of garlic halved; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 bunch fresh thyme; 0.5 bunch rosemary

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with crispy roasted Jersey Royal potatoes and a gooey, melted cheese center. This simple yet elegant traybake is perfect for sharing and pairs beautifully with savory cured meats.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time45 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

box Tunworth, camembert or Baron Bigod cheese, or vegetarian alternative
250 g
cured sausage and speck ham, to serve
100 g
Jersey Royals
1 kg
large head of garlic halved
1
olive oil
2 tbsp
fresh thyme
0.5 bunch
rosemary
0.5 bunch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6). Thoroughly wash and scrub the Jersey Royal potatoes to remove any dirt, then pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure they crisp up while roasting.

Place the potatoes in a large roasting tin. Add the halved head of garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half of the thyme sprigs, and most of the rosemary. Season generously with flaky sea salt and a good grinding of black pepper, then toss everything together to coat evenly. Roast for 30 minutes.

Remove the tin from the oven and create a space in the center. Nestle the box of cheese (ensuring any plastic wrapping is removed) into the gap. Cut a few shallow slits into the top of the cheese rind, drizzle with a little more oil, and scatter over the remaining herbs.

Return the tin to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until the potatoes are golden and tender, and the cheese is completely melted and gooey. Serve immediately from the tin or arranged on a platter with cured meats on the side.

Chef's Tips

For the best results, use a wooden-boxed cheese like Tunworth or Camembert, as the box helps hold the shape while melting. If your cheese doesn't come in a box, place it in a small ovenproof ramekin. To make this fully vegetarian, ensure you use a vegetarian-friendly cheese alternative and skip the cured meats.