Potatoes On The Half Shell Recipes

POTATOES ON THE HALF SHELL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
• Scrub the potatoes and place them in the oven until done, about 1 hour.
• Cut each potato in half, lengthwise. Carefully, scoop out the potato and place in a bowl. Set the potato shells aside to use later.
• While still hot, mash the potatoes with the milk, beaten egg, and butter. Beat until fluffy.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add in the onion.
• Spread the potato shells with butter and fill each shell with the potato mixture.
• Sprinkle the tops with parmesan cheese.
• Bake until tops are browned.

QUICK AND EASY SKILLET POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• Heat a lidded skillet on the stove over medium heat.
• Scrub potatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
• Place butter in skillet until melted.
• Spread butter evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
• Place potato halves cut side down in skillet.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cook for approximately 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender and the cut surfaces are golden brown.
• Serve with additional butter and salt as desired.

PARMESAN BAKED POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly across the bottom.
• Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle garlic powder and any other desired seasonings all over the butter.
• Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
• Serve on a plate with a side of sour cream for dipping.