Piled Up Potatoes Food

CRISPY SLICED ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place a rimmed baking sheet in the center rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Thinly slice the potatoes about 1/8-inch thick and toss with the oil, salt and pepper. Carefully spread the slices on the hot baking sheet in a single layer and roast until golden and crispy, turning with a metal spatula occasionally and spreading them out to cook evenly, 30 to 35 minutes.

VARIATION ON MY PILED UP POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cook the potatoes in lightly salted water until just just tender, or leave skins on, prick and microwave til tender.
• When cooked slice the potatoes into a lightly sprayed with oil, flan or quiche dish.
• In a lightly sprayed non stick frypan saute the onion and mince breaking up any large clumps.
• Stir in the vegemite and continue cooking until lightly browned. The mixture should be crumbly and without liquid. (known as dry frying).
• Spread the sour cream over the potatoes and top with the mince mixture.
• Spread over this the sliced mushrooms.
• Top with sliced tomato and spring onion if using.
• Finally top with the grated cheese.
• Place in oven and grill for about 10 mins or until cheese has melted and is bubbly and golden.
• Serve with a green vegetable for a complete meal.

ROASTED, SMASHED AND LOADED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Adjust the oven racks to the top and bottom positions.
• Place the potatoes on a sheet pan, pour 3/4 cup water over the potatoes and cover tightly with foil. Bake on the bottom rack until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, drain any remaining water and let rest 8 minutes.
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over the potatoes, making sure they are evenly coasted. Space the potatoes evenly on the sheet pan and, using a potato masher, flatten the potatoes to about 1/2 inch thick (about 1/2 the length of your thumb to the first joint). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over the potatoes and roast on the top rack for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the cheese. Roast on the bottom rack until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the sour cream and scallions. Serve immediately.

PILED UP POTATOES

Steps:

• Don't peel, just wash & scrub the potatoes and either boil until just tender or prick well & microwave until softened.
• When cooked, slice and place in a flan or quiche dish.
• Pour over the sour cream and top with remaining ingredients in order listed.
• Grill/Broil for 4-5 minutes until cheese melts and begins to turn golden brown.
• Leave to stand for at least 5mins before serving to allow any liquid to absorb.