Cracked Potatoes
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Serves: 4-6
 
Ingredients
  • 4-6 baking potatoes
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Shredded cheese (I used Parmesan)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. Bake potatoes as usual for about 45 minutes, alternatively you can boil them until tender enough to poke with a fork.
  3. Lightly oil a baking pan or cooking sheet (I used cooking oil spray)
  4. Remove potatoes from oven or pot. Using two plates or a fork (I used two dessert plates) smash/squish the potato between the two plates. We realized quickly there's a bit of a technique to this, don't be too zealous or they will fall apart (whoops!)
  5. Evenly drizzle each potato with some olive oil and then season with salt and pepper
  6. Bake the cracked potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy (about 30 minutes)
  7. Top with cheese and pop back in the oven for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Recipe by Feisty Frugal & Fabulous at https://feistyfrugalandfabulous.com/2013/09/cracked-potatoes-recipe/