Halved Baked Potatoes Food

HALVED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, and arrange, cut sides up, in a baking dish.
• Transfer baking dish to the oven on the lower rack, and bake until potatoes are golden brown and puffy on top, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve each topped with a dab of butter and a fresh thyme sprig and sprinkled with coarse salt to taste.

HALF BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and pierce the meat using a fork or knife. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While preheating oven add 3-4 tablespoons butter or margarine to a baking sheet or baking dish and melt in oven (for 4 potato halves, you should have a liberal amount of butter or margarine coating the bottom).
• When butter is melted remove pan and add a liberal amount of garlic salt. Add parsley, and place potatoes face down in butter.
• Bake until potatoes are tender and meat of potato is browned (approximately 35-40 minutes for medium sized Russet Potatoes).
• Can be done in Microwave (approximately 15 minutes but check frequently).

PARMESAN BAKED POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly across the bottom.
• Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle garlic powder and any other desired seasonings all over the butter.
• Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
• Serve on a plate with a side of sour cream for dipping.

BAKED POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400*.
• Score potato halves with a knife to make grooves.
• Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt butter and stir in garlic and salt; spread evenly across pan.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Sit potatoes cut side down in buttered pan.
• Place in preheated oven and bake 40-45 minutes.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the sweet potato halves in a large bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the sugar and allspice and stir until melted and combined. Pour the spiced butter over the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Put the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast until the potatoes are tender, turning once, about 45 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. Transfer to a warmed platter and drizzle over any accumulated pan juices. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

SCORED POTATOES

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Slice each half widthwise 6 times, but not all the way through; fan potatoes slightly. , Place in a shallow baking dish. Brush potatoes with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with paprika, parsley, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until tender. Drizzle with remaining butter.

QUICK AND EASY SKILLET POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• Heat a lidded skillet on the stove over medium heat.
• Scrub potatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
• Place butter in skillet until melted.
• Spread butter evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
• Place potato halves cut side down in skillet.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cook for approximately 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender and the cut surfaces are golden brown.
• Serve with additional butter and salt as desired.

QUICK BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees Rinse potatoes, and pierce several times with tines of a fork.
• Place on a microwave-safe plate; cover with damp paper towels.
• Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place potatoes in a large jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with sea salt, turning to coat.
• Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Serve with butter and pepper and toppings!