I don't think there are many people that are NOT roast potato fans... I mean what could there possibly be not to like! I am a potato fan through and through, no matter HOW you serve it. And despite the fact that I do my best to eat as little carbs as possible these days... I do cheat every now and then.
As great as the traditional roast potato is, I also really enjoy making these two "roast potato variations" too - and both are just as easy to make.
The first being...
HASSELBACK POTATOES
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For these you want nice LARGE potatoes if possible. and when raw you make several slices across the potato being careful NOT to cut through the bottom. Season with a little, salt, potato spice, olive oil, butter and whatever else takes your fancy (perhaps garlic and parsley etc.) and pop in the oven for approx. one hour.
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The second being
SMASHED ROAST POTATOES
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I am a huge fan of these and so is every other roast potato lover. You boil whole, unpeeled potatoes (but be sure not to overcook them), then allow them to cool. Once cooled, place them on a greased roasting tray and literally squish them flat with your palm and then season them with anything similar to the above mentioned seasonings... and pop them in the oven for approx. 45 - 60 min.
remove them from the oven and VOILA!
Pure, crispy, golden deliciousness!!!
The rugged, cracked skin and exposed inners of this style of roast potato make them particularly crispy - which as we all know is most peoples favourite!
I find that both of these styles are quite fun variations to the standard roast potato and also add a great aesthetic quality to your plate :)
Enjoy!
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Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx
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This is delicious food, i appreciate this recipe. best of luck
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Good your post @jaynie
Thanks for sharing
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Looks amazing! 😍
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I love potatoes so this is just the perfect post for me since I never tried roasted potatoes before.
I do make them in oven wrapped in foil, but your roasted potatoes look so delicious and I will have to make them, because I know I and my family will love them.
Thanks for the tip
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Potatoes are my favourite 😍. I eat them anyway I can and often. My husband always teases me because I even eat them cold. Smashed has always been one our favourites as well. Toasty, crispy yummy.
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I could really use some hasselback potatoes right now. Both look amazing though. Still expecting your camping pictures and details. Hehehe
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Hasselback potatoes are HEAVENLY!!!!
We haven't had those in quite some time; may have to add to the menu this weekend
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Fantastic potato recipes! I need to try the smushed one! That looks yummy! My mouth is watering even though my belly is full! Great photos!
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Those potatoes look delicious, and the recipe seems pretty easy to follow, even for someone who hardly does any cooking like myself.
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let me tell you, those pictures are so good! no fair for people who try to be on a diet xD.
I'd just recommend that for the hassleback potatoes you add the cilantro after is ready, just so that it's more fresh and brighter in color, it would have much contrast with the baked potato :D
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