Quick and Easy Skillet Potato Halves

Submitted by tbearmom03

"A fast and tasty way to cook potatoes. Think a combination of baked and fried. Only two ingredients. No hassle cooking while you prepare the rest of the meal. This is a family favorite. The recipe can be adjusted without effort for the number of people you plan to serve."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 2
• Yields: 8 potato halves
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Heat a lidded skillet on the stove over medium heat.
2. Scrub potatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
3. Place butter in skillet until melted.
4. Spread butter evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
5. Place potato halves cut side down in skillet.
6. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Cook for approximately 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender and the cut surfaces are golden brown.
8. Serve with additional butter and salt as desired.

Reviews

[catmaniacs]

My husband really liked these, I found them a little bland and a bit dry. I will try this again cooking the potatoes a little longer. Thanks!

 

[matie-k]

Oh yeah, so good! I added seasoning salt and garlic powder. Even my picky toddler liked them! I had baby potatoes so did about 10 of them. They were done in about 35 minutes.

 

[Amanda Beth]

Easy and delicious. Liked by all. Like a silly, I cut the potatoes in half widthwise, so after browning the potatoes, I popped them in the microwave to finish cooking them. I did add salt and pepper to the finished product. Next time, I will put a bit of minced garlic in the butter. Served with Recipe #30312 for a delicious and easy meal! Thanks for a definite repeat!

 

[alligirl]

Oh My Goodness! These were too easy; fix 'em and forget 'em! My favorite kind of recipe! I did add some seasoning, as suggested by others; some garlic sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. I also used my oven as I was roasting something else; 400 for 40 minutes. They came out perfect! Thanks so much for sharing, tbearmom03.

 

[HappyMommy1422]

I was skeptical, but these turned out great. I followed the recipe exactly, but added about 1/2 cup water halfway thru cooking. The potatoes turned out moist and tender with crispy edges.I served them with some shredded cheese and sour cream. Thanks for a tasty and very easy recipe!