Alsatian Style Baked Potatoes And Cheese - Bibbelskase

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 medium baking potatoes
• 1/2 bunch chives
• 5 sprigs flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 bunch chervil
• 3 sprigs fresh tarragon
• 2 shallots (or green onions)
• creamed horseradish
• 1 lb cream cheese or 1 lb fromage blanc, at room temperature

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (180 d c), gas mark 4.
• 2 wash and scrub potatoes well, dry and prick each one several times with a fork. wrap each potato in foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes or until done, depending on their size.
• 3 meanwhile, chop but don't mix the herbs and place in small individual dishes or ramekins. put the creamed horseradish in a separate dish and turn the cheese into a pretty serving bowl.
• 4 when the potatoes are done (check with a knife), remove from the oven and place in a covered basket to keep warm.
• 5 serve the baked potatoes with the cheese, shallots, horseradish and herbs, so that your guests can choose their own flavoring.
• 6 perfect with steak or prime rib, or with grilled meats or fish.
• 7 note: if you don't have all of the herbs listed, simply omit or you can substitute with one of your favorite herbs.