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Warm potato dish topped with melted kashar cheese
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese (200 g) has 270 calories. That works out to 135 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 9.8 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 4.2 g of fiber. Its 252 mg of Phosphorus covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 66 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
270
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
32.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
9.8g
· 20% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% DV
Fiber
4.2g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 14% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.24 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 135 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 110 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 203 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 243 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 405 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 330 g | 446 kcal |
Calculated from 135 calories per 100 g.
To make Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese, cook sliced or diced potatoes until tender, then add grated Kashar and heat until it melts. Onion, spices, and tomato paste are optional additions, so recipes can vary from a simple stovetop dish to a baked casserole.
Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese is a Turkish-style potato dish finished with melted Kashar, a semi-hard cheese popular in Turkey. There is no single fixed recipe: potatoes may be cooked on the stove or baked, and seasonings differ by household.
Potatoes that hold their shape while turning tender work well in Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese. Cut them into similarly sized pieces so they cook evenly, especially if you are combining them with onions or other vegetables.
The cheese can turn greasy in Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese if it is overheated or left under high heat for too long. Add grated Kashar near the end and let residual heat melt it instead of continuing to cook the dish vigorously.
Yes, you can cook the potatoes for Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese ahead and add the Kashar just before serving. This helps the cheese melt freshly rather than becoming firm or rubbery during storage and reheating.
You can freeze Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese, but the potatoes may become softer and the melted cheese can change texture after thawing. For a better result, freeze the cooked potato portion before adding Kashar, then top it with fresh cheese when reheating.
A crisp green salad, yogurt, or grilled vegetables balance the rich, soft texture of Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese. For a fuller meal, serve it alongside grilled chicken or beans rather than another heavy, cheese-based dish.
For Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese, use a nonstick or well-seasoned pan and stir the potatoes occasionally as they cook. If baking, lightly oil the baking dish and avoid adding the cheese until the potatoes are nearly tender.
Yes, leftover boiled potatoes are convenient for Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese because they need less cooking before the cheese is added. Cut them into pieces, warm them in a pan or oven, and add Kashar once they are hot.
Yes, Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese can be made entirely on the stovetop. Cook the potatoes covered in a pan until tender, uncover near the end to let excess moisture evaporate, then sprinkle on Kashar and cover briefly to melt it.
Vitamins
B6
0.46mg · 27% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
B12
0.56µg · 23% DV
B5
0.96mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Calcium
274mg · 27% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
490mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
574mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Potato Dish with Kashar Cheese is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish of potatoes topped with kaşar, a mild, semi-hard cheese that melts readily. It may be cooked on the hob or baked, with the cheese softening over the potatoes and sometimes browning lightly on top. The result is tender and comforting, with a savoury, milky flavour.
In Turkey it is served hot as a simple lunch or dinner, often alongside a fresh salad or cacık. For English-speaking cooks elsewhere, it works well as a meat-free main or a substantial side. Potatoes make it mainly a carbohydrate-rich dish, while the cheese adds some protein and fat; use a lighter hand with the cheese and add vegetables for a less rich plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.58g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.