Thursday November 23, 2023
3 minutes to read
Recipe by potatoes.co.nz, a not-for-profit organization
Ingredients
- 1kg small roasting potatoes, washed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced into thick slices
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 2-3 sprigs of thyme
- Pinch salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bake potatoes in the oven or microwave
- While potatoes are still warm, slice off the top third of the potatoes length ways. Then using a teaspoon carefully scoop potato flesh from both parts into a small bowl. Keep one or two tops unscooped if making cars and trains that need extra shape.
- Mix in grated cheese and relish, then spoon the potato flesh back into the larger potato shell.
- Mould and decorate the potato into the shape desired e.g. a boat, car or train, as below.
Suggestions:
- Boat: use half a slice of ham or salami fixed with a cocktail stick, topped with a piece of capsicum for a sail.
- Train: use a piece of salami stick for the funnel of the train with wheels made from courgette slices, fixed with a stick of cheese using toothpicks. Slice a piece of the top of the baked potato to be the part of the engine.
- Car: use tomato halves or olives for the wheels. Slice a piece of the top of the baked potato to be the top of the car.
Oven Baked potatoes
- Preheat oven to 220°C. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
- Rub potatoes with a little oil and place on a baking tray in the middle of the oven. Bake in preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Test with the point of a knife. Remove potatoes from the oven and follow instructions as above.
Microwaved Baked potatoes
- Prick potatoes with a fork to pierce the skin. Place in microwave, and cook on high power for about 4-5 minutes for each potato; two potatoes will take 8-10 minutes. The time depends on the power of the microwave and the size of the potatoes. Carefully remove potatoes from the microwave and follow instructions as above.
Nutrition Information Panel
| Per Serving [ 4 Serves] | |
| Energy | 161.55kcal |
| Protein | 84.2g |
| Total fat – saturated fat | 106g 66g |
| Carbohydrates – sugars | 47g 7.9g |
| Fibre | 4.5g |
| Gluten | 5g |
| Sodium | 3771g |
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