Brie melted potatoes are the kind of creamy cheesy potato side dish that can turn an ordinary dinner into something that feels seriously special. Golden potatoes with crisp edges, buttery centers, and a blanket of warm, gooey Brie are basically comfort food wearing its best outfit—and honestly, I am completely here for it.
This easy potato recipe brings together two ingredients that were practically made for each other: hearty potatoes and rich, creamy Brie. The result is indulgent without requiring complicated cooking techniques or a long list of ingredients. It is exactly the sort of dish I love serving when I want something impressive enough for a holiday dinner but easy enough for a relaxed family meal.
Brie has long been loved for its soft texture and buttery, earthy flavour, and melting it over potatoes takes those qualities to another level. As the cheese warms, it becomes wonderfully creamy while the potatoes develop those irresistible golden, crispy edges.
Whether you’re planning Christmas dinner, a Sunday roast, a dinner party, or simply craving a cozy potato recipe, these Brie melted potatoes deserve a spot on the table.
Why You’ll Love These Brie Melted Potatoes
There are plenty of potato recipes out there, but this one has that little something extra.
First, you get the contrast between crispy roasted potatoes and soft, creamy Brie. Then there is the buttery richness that makes every bite feel luxurious. Add a little garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper, and suddenly you have a side dish that tastes far more complicated than it actually is.
I also love how versatile these potatoes are.
Serve them alongside roast chicken, steak, pork, or a beautiful holiday roast. They can also become the star of a casual comfort-food dinner when paired with a crisp green salad and some roasted vegetables.
And because Brie melts so beautifully, you don’t need to create a separate cheese sauce. The cheese does the heavy lifting for you.
Recipe Highlights
The beauty of this Brie potato recipe is that the ingredient list is wonderfully manageable.
For approximately 6 servings, you’ll need:
- 1.5 kg baby potatoes or small waxy potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 200 g Brie
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, optional
- Fresh parsley or thyme, for serving
Choose potatoes that are similar in size so they cook evenly. Baby potatoes are particularly lovely here because their thin skins become deliciously crisp while the inside stays fluffy.
For the Brie, use a good-quality wheel or wedge with a creamy texture. You can leave the rind on if you enjoy its earthy flavour, or remove it for an especially smooth, melty finish.
How To Make Brie Melted Potatoes
Start by preheating your oven to 200°C fan/220°C conventional.
Wash the potatoes thoroughly. If you’re using larger potatoes, cut them into halves or chunky pieces so everything cooks at roughly the same rate.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl and toss them with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Make sure every potato gets a light coating of the seasoned oil and butter mixture.
Spread the potatoes onto a large baking tray in a single layer.
This is important. Give those potatoes room.
When potatoes are packed too closely together, they tend to steam instead of roast, which means you miss out on those gorgeous golden edges that make this dish so tempting.
Roast for approximately 35–45 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through cooking. You want them deeply golden on the outside and fork-tender in the middle.
While the potatoes are roasting, prepare your Brie. Cut it into thin slices or small pieces so it melts quickly and evenly.
Once the potatoes are beautifully crisp, remove the tray from the oven and scatter the Brie over the top.
Return the tray to the oven for another 5–8 minutes, just until the Brie becomes gloriously soft and melted.
If you want an extra golden finish, sprinkle over a little Parmesan before returning the potatoes to the oven.
Finish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey.
And yes, I highly recommend getting the serving spoon onto the table quickly. These have a habit of disappearing.
What Do Brie Melted Potatoes Taste Like?
Imagine classic roasted potatoes, but richer, creamier, and considerably more indulgent.
The potatoes bring a naturally earthy flavour and crispy texture, while Brie adds a buttery creaminess with a slightly nutty, savoury character. Garlic gives the dish extra depth, while rosemary and thyme provide that familiar aromatic flavour that works beautifully with roasted potatoes.
The Parmesan is optional, but I love using a little because it adds a salty, savoury edge and encourages even more browning.
The finished dish hits several delicious textures at once: crisp potato edges, fluffy centres, creamy melted cheese, and fragrant herbs.
That’s exactly why this works so well as one of those easy side dishes for dinner that everyone keeps reaching for.
Pro Tips For Perfect Brie Melted Potatoes
1. Don’t overcrowd the baking tray
This is probably my biggest tip.
Potatoes need space around them so hot air can circulate. If they’re piled together, they’ll release moisture and steam instead of developing those crispy edges.
Use two trays if necessary.
2. Get the potatoes properly dry
After washing your potatoes, give them a good pat dry before adding the oil and butter.
Less surface moisture means better browning, which means crispier potatoes.
It’s a tiny step that makes a surprisingly big difference.
3. Cut the Brie into smaller pieces
Rather than placing one huge chunk of Brie on top, slice or chop it into smaller pieces.
That allows the cheese to melt more evenly across the potatoes and gives you those delicious creamy pockets throughout the dish.
4. Roast before adding the cheese
Don’t add the Brie at the beginning.
The potatoes need time to become golden and crispy first. Adding the cheese too early can cause it to overcook before the potatoes have finished roasting.
Wait until the final few minutes for that gorgeous melted finish.
5. Serve immediately
These potatoes are at their absolute best straight from the oven.
That’s when the Brie is soft, creamy, and wonderfully gooey. If you’re serving them for a dinner party, try to time the final melting stage so they can go directly from oven to table.
What To Serve With Brie Melted Potatoes
These creamy potatoes are incredibly easy to pair with other dishes.
For a traditional Sunday dinner, serve them with roast chicken, beef, pork, seasonal vegetables, and gravy.
For a holiday meal, they make an especially indulgent alternative to ordinary roast potatoes. Pair them with turkey, glazed carrots, Brussels sprouts, green beans, and your favourite stuffing.
For something a little more casual, try them alongside grilled steak or roasted chicken thighs.
You could even turn them into the centrepiece of a cozy dinner by serving them with a simple green salad, roasted vegetables, and crusty bread.
And if you’re building a table of comfort food recipes, these potatoes fit right in.
Easy Variations To Try
One of my favourite things about this recipe is how easily you can change the flavour.
For a bacon-and-Brie version, scatter crispy cooked bacon over the potatoes just before serving.
Want something sweeter and more festive? Add a drizzle of hot honey over the melted Brie.
For an earthy twist, add sautéed mushrooms during the final few minutes of cooking.
You could also add caramelized onions for a sweet-and-savoury combination that works beautifully with Brie.
Prefer more garlic? Add another clove or two.
And if you’re cooking for a crowd, simply scale the ingredients up and use additional baking trays rather than cramming everything onto one tray.
Can You Make Brie Melted Potatoes Ahead?
You can certainly make parts of the recipe ahead, which makes these holiday potato recipes particularly useful when you’re cooking a big meal.
The potatoes can be washed, chopped, and seasoned in advance. Keep them covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to roast them.
For the best texture, however, I recommend doing the actual roasting close to serving time.
The final Brie-melting stage should definitely happen just before serving. That’s when you get the soft, creamy cheese and crispy potatoes combination that makes this recipe so irresistible.
If you’re hosting dinner, prepare your ingredients earlier in the day, then roast the potatoes while you’re finishing the main course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular potatoes instead of baby potatoes?
Absolutely. Yukon Gold-style potatoes, Charlotte potatoes, or other waxy varieties work beautifully. Just cut larger potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
Do I need to remove the Brie rind?
No. The rind is edible and has a distinctive earthy flavour. If you prefer an ultra-smooth melted cheese texture, you can remove it before slicing the Brie.
Can I use Camembert instead of Brie?
Yes. Camembert makes a delicious alternative and has a similarly creamy texture. The flavour will be slightly more pronounced, so choose whichever cheese you enjoy most.
How do I make the potatoes extra crispy?
Make sure they’re completely dry before seasoning, don’t overcrowd the tray, and roast them in a properly preheated oven. Turning them halfway through also helps them brown evenly.
The Bottom Line
These Brie melted potatoes are proof that an impressive side dish doesn’t have to be complicated.
With crispy roasted potatoes, buttery garlic and herbs, and irresistibly creamy melted Brie, this is one of those cheesy potato recipes you’ll want to keep tucked away for holidays, dinner parties, Sunday roasts, and those nights when regular potatoes simply aren’t going to cut it.
The combination feels wonderfully indulgent, but the method is refreshingly straightforward. Roast the potatoes until golden, add the Brie near the end, let everything melt together, and serve while it’s hot.
Honestly, that’s my kind of cooking.
So grab some potatoes, pick up a lovely Brie, and give this cozy side dish a try. And when everyone inevitably asks where you got the recipe, be sure to share your results—and if you love easy, comforting recipes like this one, sign up for the newsletter so you don’t miss the next delicious idea.