Baked Potatoes
No matter how much time you have to prep dinner, it’s hard to go wrong with this Idaho classic.
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Ingredients
- 3 large potatoes red, russet, or white
- extra-virgin olive oil
- butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash hands.
- OVEN
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Rub potatoes with oil and prick several times with a fork.
- Place directly onto oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake 45-60 minutes or until skin is crispy and potato is easily punctured with a fork.
- MICROWAVE
- Rub potatoes with oil and prick several times with a fork.
- Place directly in microwave or use a microwave-safe dish. Cook on High for 5 minutes. Turn and cook another 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 medium Potatoes any variety
- 2 tsp Dried thyme
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water
- Preheat oven to 425 F
- Wash and cut potatoes into cubes
- Toss potatoes with thyme, oil, salt and pepper.
- Roast potatoes in oven for 20 -30 minuets or until browned
- Serve hot and enjoy !
Notes
Get creative and try some of your favorite herbs and spices with the staple dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 1345mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 Large potatoes
- 1 cup Low fat milk
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash hand with soap and water
- Wash, peel, and quarter potatoes.
- Cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil in a large pan.
- Cook 18 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
- Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat immediately.
- Mash potatoes with a handheld potato masher or an electric mixer. Add half the milk mixture and continue mashing. Keep adding milk until you reach your desired consistency. Season with pepper, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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