Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Crispy Potatoes



Potatoes.  Something I always seem to have on hand.  I find them on sale all the time!  We really enjoy this recipe from Melissa D'Arabian (our favorite food network star).  I hope you like it!


Ingredients
2 tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 lbs potatoes (russet, red, etc.), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
kosher salt and pepper
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp butter


  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium high.
  3. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add water, turn to high and cover pan.  Allow potatoes to steam for 5 more minutes.  Stir every couple minutes.
  6. Lower heat to medium, uncover, and cook until water is gone.
  7. Toss with butter and coat potatoes.
  8. Spread potatoes on foil-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake in oven 20-25 minutes or until desired tenderness.
  10. Transfer to serving dish and eat!