Fast! Potatoes Baked in the Micro and Oven With Sea Salt Crust

Andi of Longmeadow Farm's Note:

The lovely potato prepared simply. Add sour cream and you will have loads of fun! Top sour cream, salt and pepper and chives!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 large red potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 tablespoons sea salt, coarse grind (kosher can be subbed)

Toppings

• 3 tablespoons chives, chopped (divided into 6)
• 6 teaspoons sour cream
• 6 teaspoons butter
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees Rinse potatoes, and pierce several times with tines of a fork.
2. Place on a microwave-safe plate; cover with damp paper towels.
3. Microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Place potatoes in a large jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with sea salt, turning to coat.
5. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Serve with butter and pepper and toppings!

Reviews

[Chef SuzyQ]

These potatoes were exactly what I was looking for! Excellent, fast, and super easy! I combined them with Roasted Green Beans Roasted Green Beans which made an awesome one-dish vegetable side dish. Highly recommend!~

[MysticAngel]

Delicious and sooo simple! I topped them with some leftover store bought spinach and feta dip I have lying about in the fridge - amazing!

[alligirl]

This recipe appealed to my 'salty side' and I have to say they were so yummy! I really enjoyed the flavor the salt imparts to the simple potato...The 'par-baking' in the microwave sure does speed things up; much quicker and easier than a standard baked potato, and the skin is so crusty! Thanks for sharing another great recipe, Andi!