Recipe: Garlic-Baked Potatoes [edit]

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scrub potatoes well under cold water, but do not peel. Leave whole and pat dry on paper towels. Prick each potato twice with a fine skewer.

Step 2

2. In a flame-proof casserole dish, heat oil and butter. Add potatoes and fry 5 minutes to brown lightly, turning frequently. Stir in garlic and salt and pepper. Add 2 mint sprigs. Cover and bake in preheated oven 20 minutes or until almost tender.

Step 3

3. Cut bacon in thin strips. Slice green onions diagonally in thin slivers.

Step 4

Remove mint from casserole and stir in bacon and green onions. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, until bacon is crisp and potatoes are tender. Spoon into a warmed serving dish and garnish with mint sprigs.

Step 5

Makes 4 servings.

Step 6

VARIATION: Use 3 or 4 shallots instead of green onions. Thinly slice and separate in rings.