COME COOK WITH ME

This fall I’m attempting to grow my recipe repertoire while sharing my efforts and anything that turns out yummy (and not burnt) with all of you. Long story short, my cooking skills need a little work. This is a trial and error process; that’s for sure. I figured now is the perfect time to start amping up your tailgate menus for game day. Nobody wants the hassle of scrambling to the store the morning of the big game and trying to throw something together last minute. I found this easy and quite delicious little potato skin to be the perfect fit for football season. I’ve linked to a few food blogging professionals who put their own spin on the potato skin HERE & HERE. Check out how you can customize this recipe just how you like with a few expert tips. Now for the amateur food guru (me), let’s get this hot potato party started!

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

3-4 LARGE BAKING POTATOS SLICED INTO ROUNDS

1 STOCK OF FRESH GREEN ONIONS CHOPPED

1 PACKAGE OF MIXED CHEDDAR CHEESE (use as much or as little as you want!)

1 HANDFUL BACON BITS

1 TABELSPOON BUTER

1 TEASPOON GARLIC

SALT & FRESH GROUND PEPPER FOR SEASONING

ALUMINIUM FOIL & COOKIE SHEET

STEP 1

Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees and start preparing your potatoes. You will “dress” your cookie sheet with a thin layer of aluminum foil. Wash and dry off your potatoes and slice into individual rounds about 1 – 1.5 inches thick. Place the potato rounds on your cookie sheet.

STEP 2

After placing your potato rounds on your cookie sheet, mix your butter and little hint of garlic into a microwave safe bowl. Heat the mixture for 30 seconds, and spread your garlic butter lightly on your potatoes. Add (using your own discretion) salt and fresh ground pepper to season your potatoes. Once the oven is ready, place your potato rounds into the oven. Cook for 15 minutes and remove to check the cooking process thus far. Here, you can either flip your potatoes, or put them back in for another 12-15 minutes.

STEP 3

Remove your potato rounds from the oven (carefully). Sprinkle on your cheese, chopped green onions, and bacon bits. Place your potato rounds back into the oven for 3-5 more minutes of heat.

STEP 4

The kitchen timer dings and your skins are ready. Pull out your cookie sheet and let your skins cool for a few minutes. Once cool, use a spatula to peel your skins from the foil. Place on your tray to sever with a dollop of sour cream, or pack these in the cooler for the tailgate. No matter your game day plans or rituals, these little bites are YUMMY!

Oh, and GO CATS!