Lindas Fantabulous Baked Potatoes Recipes

PAN FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Microwave the potatoes or use leftover baked potatoes (Recipe #280220) and set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and slice about 1/3 inch thick in rounds.
• Heat oil and butter in pan and when butter stops sizzling start cooking the onion but don't let them brown much.
• I use a 9" preheated cast iron pan for this recipe.
• Add potatoes to the pan and put a lid on it over medium low heat until the potatoes are starting to brown on the bottom, and then remove the lid and continue browning. Add salt and pepper on top of the potatoes.
• When the bottom of the potatoes are brown enough for you (should be mahogany colored) put a plate over the pan and flip the potatoes out. Slide the potatoes back into the pan (first add a little butter if it needs it) and brown the potatoes. Do not replace the pan lid.
• Slide potatoes onto a platter and sprinkle with paprika. Cut into wedges and serve with eggs, beans, what you like.

LINDA'S SPECIAL POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and boil until just done, about 20 minutes. (Just until your fork can be inserted all the way through the potato. You don't want them mushy).
• Drain well and let cool, then dice or slice potatoes. (I like a small dice, about 1/2"x1/2"). The potatoes will cut nicely once chilled and won't fall apart.
• Mix other ingredients, and add to chilled potatoes. Let set in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving for flavors to meld.
• Serve chilled.

LINDA'S TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Wash potatoes.
• Pierce tops of potatoes with fork several times. Do not wrap in aluminum foil.
• Bake potatoes on oven rack 70-85 minutes or until tender when pierced. Remove from oven, and cool 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in lg. bowl, combine all remaining ingredients.
• Cut a thin slice off top of each potato.
• Using a teaspoon, scoop out center of each, leaving a thin shell.
• Add potato centers to cheese mixture. Using fork, break up potatoes, and mix until well blended. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
• Transfer to baking sheet.
• Position potatoes under broiler so that tops are 5" from heat source.
• Broil 4-6 mins., or until tops are golden brown.
• Turn off heat, close oven door, and leave potatoes in oven for an additional 7-10 mins., or until heated through.

PERFECT BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Scrub the potato, and pierce the skin several times with a knife or fork. Rub the skin with olive oil, then with salt.
• Place the potato in the preheated oven, and bake for 90 minutes, or until slightly soft and golden brown. Slice the potato down the center, and serve with butter and black pepper. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top, if desired.