Best Speedy Spuds Recipes

CRISPY BAKED SPUDS

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A different way to fix the sometimes-boring potato. They come out crisp, and they're really good alongside a steak or chicken. You can also cut them smaller and make "steak fries" to have with a meal or alone! This has been written down on a recipe card for years, and for some reason I didn't write down where I found it, or maybe I made it up. You can use any kind of herb you happen to like, tarragon or parsley are also good, or no herbs at all.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories Potato

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 baking potato, scrubbed and dried, about 10 oz
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon thyme (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375*F.
In small dish combine lemon juice and butter.
On plate combine parmesan, garlic salt, black pepper, and herbs, (if using).
Cut the potato in half lengthwise.
Brush cut surfaces of potato with lemon butter, then dip in parmesan mixture.
Bake, cut sides down, on greased baking sheet, 30-35 minutes until tender and brown.

SPECIAL SPUDS

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I came up with this recipe as a great way to make potatoes new and exciting. They come out tender, crispy, and full of flavor.

Provided by Spitz

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place the potatoes, minced onion, parsley, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and olive oil in a large bowl; toss together until potatoes are evenly coated. Spread potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven; flip the potatoes and continue to bake until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 391.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPEEDY SPUDS

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Looking for a delicious side dish? Then check out these spuds made with red potatoes, onions and cooked ham - ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 medium red potatoes, with peel still on
8 medium green onions
Cooking spray
3/4 cup chopped cooked ham
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

Scrub the potatoes with the vegetable brush. Poke each potato several times with the fork (this lets the steam escape and makes it easier to split the potato open later). Put potatoes about 1 inch apart in a circle on the plate. Microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Use the pot holders to take plate out of microwave.
Peel the outside layer of skin from the green onions. Slice onions on the cutting board, using the knife (you need about 1/2 cup).
Spray the skillet with the cooking spray. Put the green onions and ham (or bacon bits or pepperoni) in skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring all the time with the wooden spoon, until ham is hot. Take skillet off hot burner.
Cut baked potatoes lengthwise in half, using knife. (If the potatoes are too hot, hold them with a pot holder). Fluff insides of potato with fork. Put 1 tablespoon of the sour cream on each potato half, using the rubber spatula to get it out of the measuring spoon. Spread sour cream a little with rubber spatula. Top each potato half evenly with some ham mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Spud, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g