Do you ever get bored with eating potatoes? Me neither. This is one of the funnest root vegetables to cook with; you can do so much with the flavour, texture, and…well, structure.
This recipe is a staple for our family. It calls for only 5 ingredients and doesn’t need a lot of work. The flavour is right on point and the crispiness of the outside of the potato compliments the soft and warm texture on the inside. Yum!
Ingredients
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10-15 petite yellow/white potatoes
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olive oil
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1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
Method
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Heat oven to 400° F.
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Cover potatoes in a pot and bring to a boil, turn heat down to medium, and cook until soft.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
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Drain potatoes and line up on the baking sheet.
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With a potato masher (or a glass with a bit of oil on the bottom), gently press on the potato until it splits open.
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Drizzle a bit of oil on the tops of the potatoes, season with red pepper flakes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Cook until golden brown with crispy edges (approximately 20 min).
