Description
Transform leftover mashed potatoes into crunchy, delicious roasted potato skins infused with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
- Cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the russet potatoes. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin.
- Brush the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and your choice of dried herbs.
- Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, cut side up, and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- If desired, add cheese to the skins during the last few minutes of baking.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve with herbed yogurt, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce. Can be prepped ahead of time and roasted when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg