Baked Potato Halves Recipes

HALF BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and pierce the meat using a fork or knife. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While preheating oven add 3-4 tablespoons butter or margarine to a baking sheet or baking dish and melt in oven (for 4 potato halves, you should have a liberal amount of butter or margarine coating the bottom).
• When butter is melted remove pan and add a liberal amount of garlic salt. Add parsley, and place potatoes face down in butter.
• Bake until potatoes are tender and meat of potato is browned (approximately 35-40 minutes for medium sized Russet Potatoes).
• Can be done in Microwave (approximately 15 minutes but check frequently).

HALVED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, and arrange, cut sides up, in a baking dish.
• Transfer baking dish to the oven on the lower rack, and bake until potatoes are golden brown and puffy on top, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve each topped with a dab of butter and a fresh thyme sprig and sprinkled with coarse salt to taste.

PARMESAN BAKED POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly across the bottom.
• Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle garlic powder and any other desired seasonings all over the butter.
• Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
• Serve on a plate with a side of sour cream for dipping.

TWICE-BAKED POTATOES FOR THE FREEZER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Wash and scrub potatoes. Place potatoes on the center rack and bake until they are soft in the center, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool to the touch, about 15 minutes.
• Cut potatoes in half and remove potato flesh from the skin, leaving the skin intact. Place potato flesh in a large bowl and beat until fluffy using an electric mixer. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper and beat until smooth.
• Spoon potato mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip and pipe back into the potato skins. Sprinkle with fresh chives. Transfer to freezer bags and freeze until ready to use.

SCORED POTATOES

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Slice each half widthwise 6 times, but not all the way through; fan potatoes slightly. , Place in a shallow baking dish. Brush potatoes with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with paprika, parsley, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until tender. Drizzle with remaining butter.

PARMESAN BAKED POTATO HALVES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and pour into a 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle other seasonings all over the butter. Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings. Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for at least a FULL 5 minutes before removing from the pan, otherwise the parmesan crust won't stick to the potato. Serve on a plate with a side of sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.

CRUMB-COATED POTATO HALVES

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Brush potatoes with butter; roll in crumb mixture until coated. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until tender.