Boil Potatoes And Slice Them. Arrange With Meatballs And Cheese And Bake For A Delicious French Treat

boil potatoes and slice them properly:

🥔 Step 1: Prep the potatoes

• Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove dirt.
• Peel them if you want (optional—skins are fine for many dishes).
• You can leave them whole or cut large potatoes in half for faster cooking.

🔥 Step 2: Boil

1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water (about 2–3 cm above them).
2. Add a pinch of salt.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer.

⏱️ Cooking time:

• Small potatoes: 10–15 minutes
• Medium potatoes: 15–20 minutes
• Large potatoes: 20–25 minutes

👉 They’re done when a fork easily slides in.

❄️ Step 3: Cool slightly

• Drain the hot water.
• Let the potatoes sit for a few minutes until they’re cool enough to handle (this helps them hold their shape when slicing).

🔪 Step 4: Slice

• Use a sharp knife.
• Slice into rounds, cubes, or wedges depending on your dish.

👍 Tips

• Don’t overcook—they’ll fall apart when slicing.
• For cleaner slices, let them cool a bit more or even chill them in the fridge for 15–30 minutes.