Kruchinskys Hot Potatoes Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Make small slits in each potato, like an accordion, making sure not to cut all the way through. Place potatoes on a large sheet pan.
• In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil and garlic. Brush mixture over potatoes then season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until the slits are starting to separate and the potatoes are beginning to turn golden.
• Brush the potatoes with more of the melted butter mixture then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Bake for another 23 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
• Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

GREEK POTATOES (OVEN-ROASTED AND DELICIOUS!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 420°F A reviewer has suggested spraying the baking pan with Pam - that sounds like a great idea!
• Put all the ingredients into a baking pan large enough to hold them.
• Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
• Make sure your hands are very clean and put them in the pan and give everything a toss to distribute.
• The garlic will drop into the water/oil solution but its flavour will permeate the potatoes, and this way, it won't burn.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• When a nice golden-brown crust has formed on the potatoes, give them a stir to bring the white underside up, season lightly with a bit more sea salt and pepper and just a light sprinkling of oregano.
• Add 1/2 cup more water if pan appears to be getting dry, and pop back into oven to brown other side of potatoes.
• This will take about another 40 minutes.
• Do not be afraid of overcooking the potatoes- they will be delicious.
• Note: I often melt a bouillon cube in the water; if you do, make sure to cut back some on the salt.

KRUCHINSKY'S HOT POTATOES

Steps:

• Place onion, potatoes, tomatoes and chilies, mushrooms, and seasonings in a large bowl.
• Pour melted butter over the top and gently blend together with a spoon.
• Spoon mixture onto aluminum foil. Fold each side of the foil over 3 times to create a tightly sealed pouch.
• Set pouch on an aluminum pie plate. Place on grill rack over a medium hot fire.
• Cover and grill for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

TRULY CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425F or 225C
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil, then add the potatoes to it and cook until just cooked but not super soft (they will continue to cook in the oven) it will take about 15-25 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
• While the potatoes are cooking mix the oil and garlic together.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and then place the potatoes on a baking sheet.
• Using a potato masher or a fork 'smash' the top of the potatoes. I like to rough them up a little with a fork and remove a little of the skin on top, this ensures more crispy bits when they are cooked.
• Evenly drizzle the olive oil (or use a silicone brush) on the top of the potatoes, then season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle on the fresh thyme leaves, then immediately place the baking sheet into the hot oven.
• Bake for about 20-35 minutes, or until the top of the potatoes are good and crispy! Serve immediately, the crispiness will not be as good once the potatoes start to cool, or if they have to be reheated later on.

ULTRA CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC + HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add potatoes and cook for 30-35 minutes.
• In a small bowl combine butter, or oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Once potatoes are fork tender, remove from pot and dry thoroughly.
• Place potatoes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Smash each potato twice with a potato masher or large fork. (The thinner they are, the crispier they'll be!)
• Drizzle each potato with equal amounts of the garlic herb sauce.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy.
• Top with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy! See this recipe in Healthy Meal Plan #2.