Crisscross Roasted Potatoes Recipes

CRISS CROSS POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
• Make diagonal slashes about 1/8 inch deep in cut side of potatoes, forming a crisscross pattern.
• Brush cut surface with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
• Brush with a little more butter and sprinkle with paprika. Continue baking 15 minutes more. Serve plain or with sour cream and chives.

CRISSCROSS ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cut each potato crosswise at 1/4" intervals to within 1/2" of the bottom of potato.
• Cut lengthwise (in the opposite direction) in the same manner, creating the crisscross pattern.
• Be sure not to cut all the way to the bottom.
• Place potatoes in ice water for 30 minutes.
• Dry potatoes and place in a baking pan.
• Brush with melted butter.
• Mix spices together and sprinkle on top of potatoes.
• Bake at 425°, turning and basting every 15 minutes for 45 minutes or until tender.

CRISS CROSS POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Make diagonal slits, about 1/4 inch deep in cut surface of potato, forming crisscross pattern. Brush cut surfaces with butter. Season with salt. Place in shallow pan and bake at 400°F for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 10 more minutes or until potato is soft.