Golden & Buttery Baked Potatoes: A Highway Rest Stop Delight
Make Delicious Rest Stop Style Butter Potatoes at Home!
Potatoes are in season from June to September! We’ve made delicious rest stop style potatoes using fresh, newly harvested potatoes. They’re perfect as a nutritious snack for kids.
Main Ingredients- 5 medium-sized potatoes (approx. 740g)
- 2 Tbsp butter
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 5 medium-sized fresh potatoes. (Total weight approximately 740g)
Step 2
Wash the potatoes thoroughly with their skins on. Place the washed potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with a lid that allows steam to escape (like a vented lid or plastic wrap poked with holes). Microwave on high for 12 minutes.
Step 3
Check for doneness by inserting a fork into a potato; it should slide in easily. If not fully cooked, microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the microwave and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, peel the skins and cut each potato into four equal wedges.
Step 5
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the potato wedges to the melted butter. Gently toss the potatoes with a wooden spoon or spatula to coat them evenly with butter, taking care not to break them. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer in the pan. Cook until golden brown, flipping them only once or twice during cooking to prevent them from falling apart. Over-stirring can cause the potatoes to crumble.
Step 6
Once the potatoes are nicely browned all over, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over them.
Step 7
Gently toss the potatoes for about 30 seconds to a minute over medium-high heat until the sugar melts and coats the potatoes, creating a glossy finish. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
Step 8
Your delicious butter-baked potatoes, reminiscent of those found at highway rest stops, are now ready!
Step 9
Enjoy these golden, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside butter potatoes. The combination of savory butter with sweet and salty notes is irresistible. They make a fantastic and nutritious snack for children, and are also perfect as a delightful accompaniment to a cold beer!
