Crispy Potato Roast



Here is a different twist (at least for me) in serving some full of flavor potatoes that are not real time consuming, are special enough to serve to company, and are a wonderful alternative to plain baked potatoes. They are also a wonderful base for a delicious breakfast if you should chance to have some left over. More on that later.

These are the potatoes I served on Christmas Day to both our parents and my sister Ann and her family, along with Roast Beef, Ham, Salad, Broccoli and Carrots and a Scrumptious Cheesecake. I seem to have a weakness for that last thing!☺ I think they enjoyed everything, I know I did! Most of all the people that were here to share the meal with us!!

Ingredient List:
4 lbs. Russet Potatoes, skins on
4 Shallots, sliced thin
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
8 sprigs of Fresh Thyme
Red Pepper Flakes
Coarse Salt

*The picture is at least two recipes.

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl combine butter and oil. Brush the bottom of a round 9 inch pan with some of this mixture. With a mandolin slice the washed potatoes very thinly crosswise. Because I was preparing them and not baking them right away I soaked them in water for a bit after slicing them to remove the starchy stuff that turns them brown if they just sit. Drain well. I put them through a salad spinner.

Arrange potato slices vertically in baking dish, wedging thin sliced Shallots randomly throughout. Sprinkle with Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Thyme sprigs. Brush with the remaining butter/oil combination. Bake uncovered for approximately 1½ hours or until potatoes are tender and the edges are crisp. Delicious!!!

Be Blessed and Have a Safe and Happy New Year!

inspiration for this recipe comes from fishfood blog.com

  clairejustineoxox   

Comments

  1. Interesting potato recipe, I would love it if you shared your recipe here:

    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2011/12/show-your-stuff-4.html

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  2. Looks delicious! New follower from the hop.

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  3. Looks great! I made something similar the other night, but on a smaller scale. love! Glad to follow you!

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  4. I've made these they are very yummy! I found your blog via Homemaker on a dime! Come check me out sometime, I can't wait to check out the rest of your blog. http://bridgetbakes.blogspot.com/

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  5. Look yummy :) Thanks for joining us at Creative Mondays :)

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  6. Hey! Just stopping by to let you know that I featured you on Savory Sunday! Come on over and link up!! Have a great week!!

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  7. I saved this to make one day soon. I have the same serving dish! Isn't it fab?!!!

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  8. This looks awesome! So easy yet looks really impressive :) I'll have to try it!

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