Potato Wedge Recipe

a tasty appetizer for any barbecue, picnic or dinner party

This potato wedge recipe is fun to make and perfect for any summer picnic, barbecue, or dinner party.

I used this recipe for my husband's 30th birthday dinner party with a small group of friends and all of them loved it!

The garlic and parmesan seasoning is actually what makes these baked potato wedges so tasty.

Before you know it, you'll probably find yourself snacking on a second batch of these appetizers.

If you want to add a little variety, you might want to try the spicy potato wedges option.

Garlic Baked Potato Wedges Recipe

Prep 15 min. Total 45 min.

Ingredients:

6 baking potatoes (3 lb.)

1/4 cup olive oil

2 small cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. dried rosemary

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper

Makes 8 servings

Healthy substitutes: Make with reduced-fat grated parmesan cheese and extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Carefully cut each potato into 12-16 thin wedges. Place wedges in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over potatoes; add salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary and toss to coat. Place parmesan in a large bowl and set aside.

Arrange potatoes in a flat layer on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Bake about 30 min., turning once or twice, until lightly browned and soft in center.

Remove potatoes from oven and immediately toss with parmesan in bowl until coated. Serve hot.

Spicy Potato Wedge Recipe

Prep 15 min. Total 55 min.

Ingredients:

6 baking potatoes (3 lb.)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp. paprika

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Carefully cut each potato into 12-16 thin wedges.

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, oil paprika, cayenne, thyme, salt and pepper and toss to coat.

Arrange potatoes in a flat layer on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 20 min. Remove pans from oven and flip potatoes over. Sprinkle with garlic. Return pans to oven and bake 20 min. longer. Serve hot.

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