Contributed By: DCC
Dairy Council of California
Fun and delicious texture and taste - a family favorite!
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
4 Medium oven potatoes
1 tsp Salt
2-3 tbsp Melted butter
2-3 tbsp Chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, thyme or sage OR
2-3 tsps Dried herbs of your choice
4 tbsp Grated Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Preparation
1. Peel potatoes if the skin is tough, otherwise just scrub and rinse them.
2. Cut potatoes into thin slices, but not all the way through. Use a handle of a spoon to prevent knife from cutting all the way.
3. Put potatoes in a baking dish. Fan them slightly.
4. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with herbs.
5. Bake potatoes at 425 degrees F for about 50 minutes.
6. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheeses.
7. Bake potatoes for another 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned, cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft inside. Check with fork.
Cook's Notes
You may use caraway seeds or cumin in place of herbs, if desired. Use about 1 1/2 teaspoon for 4 large potatoes.
Good served with: any meat, fish or poultry dishes or as a main dish with just a salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 343
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Total Fat: 13 g
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Saturated Fat: 7 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 51 g
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Protein: 8 g
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Vitamin A: 555 IU
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Vitamin C: 28 mg
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Calcium: 113 mg
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Sodium: 777 mg
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Iron: 3 mg
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Fiber: 5 g