Sliced Baked Potatoes

• Simple Ingredients: Just a few pantry staples make this dish easy to whip up.
• Customizable: You can add various spices or toppings to suit your tastes.
• Great for Meal Prep: These potatoes keep well, making them a great option for meal prep or leftovers.

Key Ingredients

To make your own delicious sliced baked potatoes, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized Russet potatoes: These potatoes are starchy and fluffy, perfect for baking.
• ¼ tsp salt: Enhances the flavor of the potatoes.
• ⅛ tsp pepper: Adds a subtle warmth.
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper: For a hint of heat (optional).

Ingredient Selection Tips:

• Potatoes: Fresh potatoes will yield the best results. Look for ones that are firm, without any blemishes or sprouts.
• Seasonings: Feel free to use sea salt for a more robust flavor or experiment with other spices to match your meal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Making sliced baked potatoes is a straightforward process. Just follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). A hot oven ensures that your potatoes crisp up nicely.

Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes

1. Wash the Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes under cold running water to remove dirt.
2. Slice the Potatoes: Cut each potato into thin slices, about ¼-inch thick. Ensure even thickness for uniform cooking.

Step 3: Season the Potatoes

1. Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
2. Optional Toss with Oil: Drizzling olive oil over the potatoes before seasoning can enhance flavor and aid in crispiness.

Step 4: Arrange on Baking Sheet

1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Spread the Potatoes: Place the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t overlapping for even cooking.

Step 5: Bake the Potatoes