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easy recipe for baked potatoes

Crispy oven-baked potato wedges tossed with garlic, paprika, and oregano, finished with melty cheese if you like.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest time 2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 292
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.2 lb potatoes cut into wedges (1 kg)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30 mL
  • 3 garlic cloves minced (or 1 tbsp minced garlic) (about 9 g) (Assumption)
  • 1 tsp paprika 2 g (Assumption)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 g (Assumption)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt or 1/2 tsp fine salt (6 g) (Assumption)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 g (Assumption)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese 2 oz/56 g, optional (Assumption)

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cookie sheet (baking sheet)
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Cut potatoes into evenly sized wedges.
  3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add potato wedges and toss until fully coated.
  5. Spread wedges on the cookie sheet in a single layer, leaving space between pieces.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fork-tender.
  7. Optional: sprinkle cheese over the wedges for the last 2–3 minutes, until melted.
  8. Rest 2 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • For crispier wedges, pat the potatoes very dry before tossing (Assumption).
  • Don’t crowd the pan; use two cookie sheets if needed (Assumption).
  • Swap oregano for Italian seasoning, and use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
  • Cheese is optional; add it at the end so it melts without burning.

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