accordion potatoes with garlic

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I had never heard of these potatoes until I was browsing the web and came across several variations. Here is mine. Photo: dishinanddishes.com

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For accordion potatoes with garlic

  • 6 md
    potatoes
  • 2-3 clove
    garlic, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • OPTIONAL:
  • 6 oz
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp
    green onion, chopped

How To Make accordion potatoes with garlic

  • 1
    Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut a small slice off the bottom (lengthwise) of each potato so it will stand and won't roll.
  • 2
    With a sharp knife, carefully slice the potato all the way across in thin slices, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom. Fan the potato out with your fingers without breaking it.
  • 3
    Insert one slice of the garlic cloves between every second or third potato slice.
  • 4
    Break the butter up into very small pieces and scatter across the tops of potatoes. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • 5
    Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for about 40 minutes or until done. In the last five minutes of baking time, sprinkle about 1 ounce of cheese over each potato and add the green onion, if desired.
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