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Baked potato wedges with melted cheddar cheese

Published Oct 17, 2016 By Julia 3 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
These homemadeย baked potato wedges are seasoned with olive oil, basil, paprika, and cayenne before roasting in the oven. Then, eachย potato wedge is sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese, which meltsย into a delicious layer over the crispy potato skin.
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Baked potato wedges with melted cheddar cheese

Baked potato wedges with melted cheddar cheese

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 192

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Russet potatoes cut into 8 wedges per potato
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, dried basil, paprika, cayenne, pepper, and salt in a large ziplock bag.
  • Use tongs to place the potato wedges in a single layer with skin side facing down on a foil-lined baking tray.
  • Bake the potato wedges at 400 F for 45 minutes.
  • Take the baking tray out of the oven. Rotate the potato wedges so that they are laying on their sides, with little or no gap between adjacent wedges. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over them. Return them to the oven and bake until the cheddar cheese melts, about a few minutes.

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Baked potato wedges with melted cheddar cheese
After making these honey-cayenne chicken tendersย two weeks ago, I thought it was only appropriate to make fries to go with them. I love aย tasty thick-cut potato wedge with crispy skin, and these are remarkably easy to make at home with your favorite spices and herbs. I also had some leftover sharp cheddar that paired nicely with them.

Baked potato wedges with melted cheddar cheese
Let me answer some common questions about baked potato wedges.

How to cut potato wedges: You’ll want to cut each potato into eighths. Start with a Russet potato, any size, and scrub the skin clean. Slice it in half. Take each half and slice it in half again. Now you’re left with quarters. Take each quarter and slice it in half again, taking care to slice through the center so that they are left withย a wedge shape. You should end up with 8 wedges per potato.

How to season potato wedges: My favorite method is using a large ziplock bag. Throw the potato wedges into the ziplock bag, and toss in your seasonings like spices and herbs along with olive oil. Then reseal the ziplock bag, and give it a good toss until the ingredients are well-mixed.

How to bake potato wedges with cheddar cheese: First, you’ll want to bake the potato wedges until they’re crispy, which takes about 45 minutes at 400 F. I like to stand them up with skin sides facing down on a baking tray, and with a small gap between adjacent wedges. After they’re done baking, I rotate them so they are laying on their sides and touching each other, so that it’s easier for the cheese to adhere to them. Then I return them to the oven for another few minutes until the cheese is completely melted. I’ve tried other methodsย and this one is definitely the easiest.

Baked potato wedges with melted cheddar cheese

Baked potato wedges with melted cheddar cheese

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: cayenne, cheddar cheese, gluten free, paprika

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Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. She shares simple recipes and guides for keto and low carb diets. Learn more.

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Andrea

My husband gave me the “I’ll eat this whenever” look at first bite! Recipe has been saved for prosperity- thanks so much for sharing.

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Julia

Haha I’m so glad to hear you guys enjoyed it! Hope you have a chance to make it again soon ๐Ÿ™‚

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Albert

This was so delicious. Reminds me of the kind at KFC!

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