Halved Baked Potatoes Food

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).

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.

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.

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.

BAKED SWEET POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375.
• 2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• 3. Thoroughly wash the sweet potato, cut it in half, lightly oil the cut side, and put it cut-side down on the foil. (I count on one potato to make two servings, so use as many as you need.)
• 4. Cook for 45 minutes, turn it cut-side up, and cook it for 15 minutes more. Test for doneness with a toothpick. (I have been using fairly large potatoes to make two servings. Smaller potatoes would probably be done sooner.)

HALF BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• 1. Cut the potato in half lengthwise.
• 2. Brush the cut sides with olive oil or butter.
• 3. Mix Parmesan and paprika together.
• 4. Dip the cut sides in the Parmesan and paprika mix.
• 5. Place the potato, cut sides down, on a greased pan and bake at 350 for 1/2 hour