Crunchy Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese Crumbs
SERVES: 4–6 • TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES
Ingredients:
6 (about 200g each) potatoes
Olive oil cooking spray
½ cup fresh wholegrain breadcrumbs
½ cup grated reduced fat cheddar cheese, finely grated
Directions:
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Peel potatoes and halve lengthways. Place a halved potato cut-side down onto a board. Slice thin, evenly–spaced cuts, about two thirds of the way through potato. Repeat using remaining potatoes.
Liberally spray potatoes with oil and place cut-side down onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 50-55 minutes until tender.
Combine breadcrumbs and cheese.
Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over potatoes.
Bake for a further 12-15 minutes until golden and crunchy. Serve immediately.
Tip:
When preparing potatoes, place a chopstick on either side of the cut potato to prevent cutting right through the potato.