My son, 9, has never been a potato fan beyond french fries. You know how restaurants typically have a toddler plate with mashed potatoes and veggies, because what kid doesn’t love mashed potatoes? My kid. As a toddler he’d turn his nose up at those yummy mashed potato toddler plates and to this day isn’t a fan. So when I find other ways to serve potatoes he’s mildly curious. After making this recipe i found on Pinterest, he declared these “my favorite potatoes!” Hallelujah!
Even if you don’t have a picky potato eater, you will love these potatoes. I can’t wait to make them again!
You can also bake the potatoes ahead of time in the slow cooker using this slow cooker baked potatoes recipe!
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
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Bake potatoes as usual for about 45 minutes, alternatively you can boil them until tender enough to poke with a fork.
- Lightly oil a baking pan or cooking sheet (I used cooking oil spray)
- 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!)
- Evenly drizzle each potato with some olive oil and then season with salt and pepper
- Bake the cracked potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy (about 30 minutes)
- Top with cheese and pop back in the oven for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Sounds YUMMY!
Oh my – definitely gonna try this! Thanks!
These look so good; guess what’s going to be on tomorrow’s menu! Thanks for sharing.
I have been craving potatoes today! You rock!! I am cooking these tonight…my Mum bought beef tenderloin so this is going to be an incredible dinner…I am beyond excited because it’s kind of like you read my mind, thanks Tenille 🙂
You’re so sweet – how was it??
YUm!! Gonna make these for sure..I pinned it 😉
this looks so good, I’m making this for sure!
oh yum!
Sounds delicious! Pinning this one for later 🙂
They look appealing and delicious
good recipe!!
how cool is this? simple, but I’ve never thought of it.
that looks awesome and delicious
Definitely gonna try this!
These look so good
very interesting will have to try this
Ohh these look and sound amazing! I need to try them!
Thanks,next time we have potatos I am going to try this
I love this recipe! Always looking for more creative ways to re-invent the boring baked potato. The crunch, the cheese.. just fantastic!