3 pounds small red potatoes, washed
1/2 stick butter
2 T parmesan cheese
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Butter flavored non-stick cooking spray
In microwave safe dish, bake potatoes in microwave 6-8 minutes or until fork tender (no resistance when pierced with fork).
Place potatoes on baking sheet and slice an X into top of each potato. Using potato masher, press potatoes until sides open. Cut butter into 1 T pats and divide between potatoes. Sprinkle liberally with salt and two grinds black pepper on each potato. Spray tops of potatoes with non-stick cooking spray and top with parmesan. Place under broiler until edges begin to brown. Serves 6.
Chef's Note: Don't skimp on the salt. One of the reasons restaurant food is so good is they use plenty of salt in their dishes. Tasting a dish as you go along is invaluable to the completed product, as you discover your own preference for seasonings, but never underestimate the appeal of salt.
Mmmm... potatoes! My favorite food group. ;-P
ReplyDeleteI love them too, I'm always looking for new and delicious potato recipes!
ReplyDeleteAbout the salt, I read recently that we only get 1/6 of our daily salt intake from the salt we add to our own food. That's actually very little.
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