Shrunken potato heads
Carved potatoes with crisp skins and soft centres.
Active time15 min
Cooking45 min
Total1 h
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Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fine salt
Preparation
Heat the oven to 200 °C. Wash and dry the potatoes. Use a small knife to carve eyes, a nose and a mouth in each, without cutting through. Place face up on a lined tray.
6 medium potatoes- oven
- knife
- cutting board
- baking tray
- baking paper
Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 45 minutes. Test with a knife tip to check that the flesh is tender, cooking longer if needed.
2 tbsp olive oil½ tsp black pepper1 tsp fine salt- pastry brush
- oven
- knife
Allergens
No allergens identified in the ingredients.
Sources and credits
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