What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? A Symphony of Flavors: Yukon Oven Potatoes! My husband is intrigued by the “40 Year Guy” on TikTok who posts life hacks that are so simple, they’re often stupid. He can be seen all over social media coming up with innovative ways to do ordinary things…….like making crispy baked potatoes in the oven. And I don’t mean on the “Air Fryer” setting. When my husband forwarded a recipe, I just knew I had to show him that I can do it, too. The verdict, you wonder? Taste and See.
YUKON OVEN POTATOES
Ingredients:
3 Yukon potatoes, skin on; cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup butter
Sea salt, to taste
Bacon crumbles, for garnish
Chives, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Using a baking sheet, divide the butter into small pats, allowing 2 pats per potato half. Arrange each potato, cut side down, over two pats of butter. The skin side is facing up. Spray the skin with nonstick oil and sprinkle sea salt on top. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through. If necessary, broil on High for 2 minutes for a golden skin color. Allow to rest 5 minutes before transferring to a platter. Garnish with fresh chives and bacon crumbles.
I’m forwarding this to my wife but I think it’s my turn for lunch tomorrow so this’ll do nicely. 😋😋😋
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It’s so easy. The little effort produces great results. Trust me. It’s the butter. 😜🍃🧈🥔
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😋😋😋 🤗😘
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Thank you, Gail, for the lovely idea, as I love potatoes and grow them, perfect for me without the bacon!
Joanna
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I. Love. Potatoes. 🍃🥔
Have a lovely day, Joanna. 😎
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Thank you, Gail, and likewise!
Joanna
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I will. Talk again soon, Joanna. 🍃🌸
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Oh what a pretty sight!
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We do like our potatoes, don’t we?!?! 😜🍃🥔🤣
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What’s better?
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Nothing, in my book. 🤣
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I make these too but sometimes will include Parmesan cheese – gives the potatoes a crispy, cheesy side 🙂
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See https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2012/07/17/parmesan-baked-potato-for-two/
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They. Look. Fantastic!
Thanks for the link. 🌟✨💫
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Oh, Judi. That sounds really good with Parmesan cheese. Yumolicious! 🍃🧀🥔
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I’ve been hearing about the simple life “hacks”… my fave article was about the “hack” of planting green onions in order not to always buy them. What are we doing when the younger gens consider gardening a life hack?!?
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Then again, I admit to sometimes (rarely) getting loaded crispy potatoes from a local shop. More $$ but even less effort (plus chicken is a topping option).
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Sounds delicious to me. I’m not always in the mood to cook either. 😜🍃
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The world is changing, that’s for sure. 🍃🌎
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When it comes to this recipe, I can hear you cheering me on. “Yukon do it!”
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Ahhhhhh, brilliant grasshopper! 👏
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Thank you 😉
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De Nada! 😜
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yumm
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I could make a meal of only potatoes. 🍃🥔🌿
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Potatoes is what Latvians eat a lot 🙂
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Brilliant people! 👏🍃🥔
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🙂 Thank you
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