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Another fancy spud for ya...
RRP
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In the past I have shared this picture of the fancy potato balls I make using a melon baller.
Well this week the April/May issue of Cook's Country had a recipe for Baked Potato Fans that I tried last night that will be a keeper for company!
Starting with an Idaho baker I sliced a piece off length wise so it was flat on one side and then marked off every 1/4".
The chop sticks on each side made for even depth of each slice.
Gently fanning it like this allowed much of the watery starch to be rinsed out.
Then into the microwave for 6 minutes to soften it up and then (here's were I cheated, but it can be done in a dedicated egg next time) into the oven for 20 to 25 minutes at 450°. Note how it started to fan out as each "blade" cooked.
Next came a mixed topping wedged between the fans of bread crumbs, butter, shredded Monterey Jack cheese , fresh Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder and S & P.
That went back in the oven (or BGE) to melt and get a tad crusty.
The end result made a nice presentation as well as being tasty.
Well this week the April/May issue of Cook's Country had a recipe for Baked Potato Fans that I tried last night that will be a keeper for company!
Starting with an Idaho baker I sliced a piece off length wise so it was flat on one side and then marked off every 1/4".
The chop sticks on each side made for even depth of each slice.
Gently fanning it like this allowed much of the watery starch to be rinsed out.
Then into the microwave for 6 minutes to soften it up and then (here's were I cheated, but it can be done in a dedicated egg next time) into the oven for 20 to 25 minutes at 450°. Note how it started to fan out as each "blade" cooked.
Next came a mixed topping wedged between the fans of bread crumbs, butter, shredded Monterey Jack cheese , fresh Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder and S & P.
That went back in the oven (or BGE) to melt and get a tad crusty.
The end result made a nice presentation as well as being tasty.
Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
Comments
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That is a great idea! I often do bakers sliced almost all the way through with thin onion slices in each slit. It is a pain to keep from cutting right through.
SteveSteve
Caledon, ON
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VERY cool idea makes for a cool presentation! Thanks for the step by step pictorial.
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Ron, Looks great! Got to go fire up the BGE [me hungry again ]
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Thanks for the ideas!! I am off to the store for some bakers!
Thanks again for your inspiration and help over the years.
Yours in green smoke.
dblR -
I failed to mention the need to salt and pepper and to brush EVOO on the tators before the trip into the oven or egg. Also as for the Bread Crumb Topping for 4 potatoes:
2 T unseasoned bread crumbs
4 T unsalted butter melted
1/2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1 t paprika
1/2 t garlic powder
salt & pepperRe-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
Marc,
Me too...I smokin & eggin a nice big meatloaf and serving with fresh green beans and new potatoes. I call it a farm hand meal since I woof it down like I spent the day at hard labor!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
Thanks for the tip. Looks like good eats.
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I made that last week it was a keeper like you said.
My Best,
Ross -
That's the best lookin' spud fan I've ever seen Ron, first spud fan, but definitly the best looking regardless!
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I have done that before, but just had to guess on the depth of the cuts. That is a really great idea.
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Ooo....that IS fancy. I got this one bookmarked!
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I like the chopsticks idea to even out the slicing depth. Great looking potato! Thanks for the detailed recipe.
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Looks great! I prepare baby reds in a similar fashion using the hassleback method.
Rascal -
That's the one! I'm pretty bad on the computer.Thanks
Frank from Indiana
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