Garlic Potato Straw Surprise

This serves 4...always a hit at our house

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs baking potatoes, peeled, coarsely shredded
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 10  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Squeeze any excess liquid from shredded potatoes.
3. Heat oil in large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat.
4. Add half of the potatoes, tossing to coat.
5. Push the garlic cloves into the potato and sprinkle with parsley and salt.
6. In a separate skillet, heat butter on medium heat and toss remaining potatoes in the melted butter.
7. Immediately layer potatoes on top of the potato/garlic mixture, spreading evenly over the first layer.
8. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 45 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crisp.