po-ta-to or po-tah-to (sallye)

Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

A different take on roasted potatoes. However you pronounce potato, try them, I think you'll like the slightly minty taste.

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For po-ta-to or po-tah-to (sallye)

  • 5 lb
    new red potatoes
  • 5-8 clove
    garlic *
  • 1-1/2 c
    olive oil
  • 1 bunch
    fresh mint
  • 2 Tbsp
    coarse sea or kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly ground black pepper

How To Make po-ta-to or po-tah-to (sallye)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350º F Scrub the potatoes well to remove all dirt Prick each potato several times with a fork or skewer Place potatoes in shallow baking pan in single layer and roast for 1-2 hours until tender but still firm when gently squeezed (Check after 1 hour, then every 15 minutes thereafter so you won't overcook them).
  • 2
    While potatoes are roasting, do the following: Peel garlic cloves and place in food processor NOTE: Use more or less garlic to suit your tastes Cut stems off mint and discard; place mint leaves in food processor Pulse until mint and garlic are finely minced Set aside
  • 3
    When potatoes are done, remove from oven and cut in half with sharp knife Place the cut potatoes in large bowl Add garlic and mint, olive oil, salt and pepper to potatoes and toss lightly, making sure all potatoes are covered
  • 4
    Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

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