Use Up Sweet Potatoes! 5-Min Japanese Cheese Melt
Japanese Sweet Potato with Melted Cheese | 5-Min Recipe
Looking for what happens when you put melty cheese on Japanese sweet potato? It's amazing.
Hokuhoku (fluffy) satsumaimo + salty, stretchy cheese is a famous comfort food in Japan. Just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes in the oven. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or sake appetizer.
1. Why It's So Good
Japanese sweet potatoes like Beni Haruka are naturally sweet and creamy. When combined with salty melted cheese, you get the perfect sweet & salty balance. The outside becomes crispy, inside fluffy, cheese stretchy. That's why everyone loves it in Japan.
2. Ingredients - Only 2
- 1 Japanese sweet potato (200g) - Satsumaimo
- 100g melting cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
Which cheese to use? From Hata's Hamper
From Ohtawara Cheese Station. Semi-hard, rich umami, amazing aroma when baked. Best with black pepper and honey. For wine lovers.
View Ohtawara Cheese - World Gold Winner
Milky, super stretchy Minori x Rindo mix from cows in Ima Farm. Melts perfectly and never gets hard. Kids love it.
View Mixed Cheese Pack - Best for Melting
3. How to Make It (3 Steps)
- Slice sweet potato 1cm thick. Soak in water 5 mins, dry well.
- Place on tray with oil. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 3 mins.
- Add lots of cheese on top, bake 2 more mins until bubbly and golden. Done!
No oven? Microwave potato 3 mins, then toast with cheese for 2 mins.
Pro Tip: Add honey + black pepper for adult version. Add butter + cinnamon for dessert version.
4. Where to Buy Authentic Japanese Melting Cheese
We ship authentic cheese from Tochigi, Japan. Used by local chefs.