INSTRUCTIONS
WA Potato roses – golden layers of puff pastry wrapped around beautiful local potatoes. The crispy golden edges and the warm, cheesy, melty centre are exactly what you want for the cooler months. These are always quick to disappear in our house, but they’re great for lunchboxes, a picnic spread, or as a side dish for your next Sunday roast.
- To prepare your potatoes, slice into thin discs using a mandolin or a vegetable peeler. Set aside.
- Spray a muffin tin with oil and preheat the oven to 190°C.
- Lay bacon on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 15 minutes to start the rendering and begin cooking. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Cut each piece of chilled puff pastry into 4 even strips.
- Brush each strip of pastry with a little of the beaten egg and arrange a layer of overlapping potato discs onto the pastry. Make sure they are placed only halfway down so the pastry strip can fold over and secure to the potatoes.
- Cover the line of potatoes with herbs, grated cheese and a slice of bacon. Fold the pastry edge over and carefully roll each strip into the centre to create a rose shape.
- Place each rose into the muffin tin. Use the remaining egg to brush onto the tops of the potato and pastry. Sprinkle with any remaining cheese.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Remove from the muffin tray and serve.
TIP: These are great chilled the next day in lunchboxes too.
About This Recipe
WA Potato roses are easier than they look! Crispy golden edges give way to a warm, cheesy centre, and once you’ve mastered the roll, they come together fast. They disappear quickly in our house, but they’re just as yummy packed cold into a lunchbox.
This gorgeous recipe comes from Perth-based food creator and recipe developer Kerby Dichiera of @kerbycooks. Inspired by the incredible seasonal produce right on our doorstep here in Western Australia, Kerby brings a beautiful storytelling approach to everything she creates — turning simple, local ingredients into food moments that are as memorable as they are delicious. With a background spanning over a decade in hospitality, Kerby knows her way around a kitchen and has a true gift for making everyday cooking feel special. We love having her in the WA Potatoes kitchen! 🥔
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