Thyme potatoes with Camembert fondue

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1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Halve the potatoes and arrange over a baking sheet in one layer.
2. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Bake for 45 mins until golden and crisp. Unwrap the Camembert, put it back in its box and wrap the box in foil. Bake in the oven for the final 10 mins.
3. Remove the lid and serve with the potatoes for dipping.

Per serving

128 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 1g, salt 0.4 g

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• emm

  11 December 2007

  emm commented on this recipe

  I have baked camembert before bought one that was boxed and within about 10 minutes of it being in the oven the box had split and the cheese went everywhere is there a particular cheese to look out for.

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• jools

  12 December 2007

  jools commented on this recipe

  You have to make sure that you buy boxes with staples not glue. Then you should have no problems.

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• mo

  12 December 2007

  mo commented on this recipe

  you know what...i havent tried it yet - though it looks marvellous and i bet i will - to make it safe with the box i think i would just put the camembert into a small (best fitting) ceramic dish - than the cheese wont melt all over nor leak through the edges of the box - for my taste more convenient and more ellegant in terms of serving way to do it :)

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• Ali

  12 December 2007

  Ali rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Served this at my cocktail party, was a huge success. Delicious and enjoyed by all. Worked perfectly, fab recipe!

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• semajeo

  12 December 2007

  semajeo rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Try soaking the box in water before baking... Also poke a couple of slits in the top of the camembert and pour in a small amount of white wine, then insert some slivers of garlic.... delicious We often serve with french bread....

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• Donna Deans

  31 December 2007

  Donna Deans commented on this recipe

  Hi I had a boxing day party and I normally have a houseful and do a buffet type of meal, so I decided to do a few of these and dot them round so people could nibble while I was putting food out. I didn't have room in the oven to put 4 of them so I just lit the BBQ and fired them on there they needed a wee bit longer but the taste was I am sure just the same (warm gooey and yummy cheese) I have never seen food go so quick!!!! (I did my potatoes in the oven) Delicious - I am sure this will be a favourite on the BBQ in the summer in France too!

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• T-bone

  02 January 2008

  T-bone rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Have not done the potatoes but this cheese is good with slivers of garlic in small cuts in the cheese and about 2 -3 tablespoons of a good red wine poured over. Apparently this is also good if rosemary or thyme are added with the garlic.

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• Ourshell

  02 January 2008

  Ourshell rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Served this as a canape at New Year's Eve party and it went down really well. Cut the potatoes into slices rather than halves which worked well. Would definitely do it again, although the cheese needed longer than 10 mins in the oven.

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• Clairet

  04 January 2008

  Clairet rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Had this before but not with potatoes. Thought the potatoes make it more of a meal. Made some slits in the top and put in garlic plus a little brandy. Original recipe that I used before uses calvados that is good too. Good saturday night supper in front of the tv

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• JuliaV

  16 January 2008

  JuliaV commented on this recipe

  Fantastic. Made this for christmas night nibbles and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. I unwrapped the cheese, put it back in the wooden box and then covered the whole thing with tin foil, it cooked perfectly. The potatoes are gorgeous and I will definately be making again. Thanks Good Food for another fab receipe!

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• Cookery Book

  03 July 2008

  Cookery Book rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Mmmm. The ultimate cholesterol-busting TV snack. I did the slivers of garlic and white wine thing as well - thanks Semajeo. And of course you have the added benefit of the rest of the bottle to finish off....

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• KateWhite

  24 August 2008

  KateWhite rated and commented on this recipe

  

  brilliant and very easy to prepare in advane

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• nispero

  17 September 2008

  nispero rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I have done it with Brie instead of Camembert because one of my friends don't like it and it was fantastic! I will repeat this again for sure!

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Ingredients

• 500g small waxy potatoes , such as as La Ratte or Charlotte
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• few thyme sprigs, leaves stripped
• 1 whole camembert in its wooden box

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Serves 10

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Prep 10 mins

Cook 45 mins

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Ingredients

• 500g small waxy potatoes , such as as La Ratte or Charlotte
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• few thyme sprigs, leaves stripped
• 1 whole camembert in its wooden box

Per serving

128 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 1g, salt 0.4 g

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