Description
Golden sliced baked potatoes elevate simple ingredients into a crispy, herb-infused side dish that delights dinner tables. Potato lovers will savor each perfectly seasoned, golden-edged slice baked to irresistible perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) paprika (optional)
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse potatoes under cool running water, using a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris, then carefully pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Position each potato between parallel wooden spoons or chopsticks to prevent accidental complete slicing, creating a stable cutting surface that guides your knife.
- With a sharp chef’s knife, delicately make precise, uniform parallel cuts across the potato’s surface, ensuring you slice approximately 1/8 inch apart while maintaining the potato’s structural integrity at the base.
- Gently fan out the potato slices, creating an accordion-like appearance that allows seasonings and heat to penetrate each thin layer during baking.
- Strategically arrange the prepared potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced and positioned upright to maintain their delicate sliced structure.
- Carefully season the potatoes, making certain that salt, herbs, and spices nestle between each carefully crafted slice for maximum flavor infusion.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven, positioning it in the middle rack to guarantee consistent heat distribution and even cooking of the potato’s intricate layers.
- Bake until the potato edges become crisp and golden, and the interior remains tender, typically requiring 45-60 minutes of roasting time.
Notes
- Wooden spoons prevent accidentally slicing through the potato, creating a perfect fan-like effect with connected slices.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the best crispy texture and structure when baking.
- Drizzle olive oil generously between potato slices to ensure even browning and enhance crispiness around the edges.
- Experiment with seasoning blends like garlic powder, paprika, or herb mixes to transform this simple side dish into a flavor-packed accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg