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Million Dollar Potatoes

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SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 30 Min

These "can't get enough of 'em" holiday festive potatoes began disappearing in our Test Kitchen straight out of the oven while they were still on the baking sheet. What a super Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish! Our Million Dollar Potatoes are worth their weight in gold!

What You'll Need

1/2 cup (1-stick) butter, melted
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds Idaho Russet potatoes, cut into wedges

What to Do

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place melted butter in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine remaining ingredients except potatoes; mix well.
Dip potato wedges in melted butter then in crumb mixture, turning to coat completely; place on baking sheets in a single layer and pour any remaining melted butter on top.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Note

If you want to cut the cooking time, feel free to start with parcooked potatoes. Cut and season as directed, but reduce the cooking time to only 15 minutes.
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luck1293 1844011

Feb 11, 2018

I think it would save a lot of time and effort by getting your potatoes ready and put into a large bowl. Melt your butter and add it to the potatoes, so much at a time depending on how buttery you want your potatoes. Then mix your other ingredients and put in a shaker pad. Then add so many potatoes at a time (depending on how large your shaker bag is). Coat potatoes and then put them on your baking pan and bake them.

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rickgofish 2283749

Jan 20, 2016

sounds goo

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rickgofish 2283749

Jan 20, 2016

sounds good Ill try this tonight

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readnlady

Nov 16, 2012

Made these tonight. Sliced potatoes in rounds, should have made a bit thicker, but over all... pretty good. Used panko crumbs instead of cornflakes.

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Millie B

Nov 13, 2012

These are the best ever!! The Parmesan cheese just seems to make them! Sooo good and crispy.

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mkramer6 3568022

Sep 22, 2012

I made these potatoes tonite. Minus the cheese and onion salt. I used seasoned salt, pepper, paprika, a little garlic salt and panko bread crumbs. Amazing!

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Jbessjr 2476113

Sep 22, 2012

Very good. I put the cornflakes and other items into a food processor to grind and help blend. Will make again.

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Sep 20, 2012

this is so simple, but yet so easy, and so goodI rade a 4

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Firechef 1

Sep 18, 2012

I made these about the same way and they were great. I need to make them again for dinner. Thanks Mr. Food for all you recipes.

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faith 2001028

Sep 18, 2012

thanks mr.food i love potatoes!!!!=D

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donjuan 0753109

Sep 18, 2012

Just to say have been making these potatoes for years only my recipe calls for flour as opposed to cornflakes. They are so good have to double the recipe. Please Mr. Food could we have some gluten free recipes. Diagnosed about two years. Can't use most potato flakes brands. Love your website JD

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kaybro99 1934339

Nov 08, 2012

These potatoes are gluten free when you use gluten-free corn flakes.

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musician1021

Sep 18, 2012

If I made these I would peel the potatoes first, as we really don't like the texture of potato skins.

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Barbarapio 3877346

Sep 18, 2012

If you don't like the skins....then peel the potatoes

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jsmbear1999 9015449

Aug 14, 2015

Too bad you do not like the texture of the skins. They are so good and healthy for you. I am like you, but I do not like the skin on sweet potatoes. LOL

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esg

Sep 18, 2012

Recipe sounds good, but why does everything Mr. Food bring us is full of fat & calories?

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faith 2001028

Sep 18, 2012

not everyone has to wacth their weight.

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ctoney88 5567182

Jan 11, 2013

So don't make the recipes!!!!!

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dlita13 5413221

Sep 18, 2012

grandmackr, your SIL is exactly right about dipping anything in the flour before the was and then the coating - whatever it is you are using. Flour makes the wash stick, which makes the coating stick. My trick is to get everything through the 3 step process and let it sit on a lined baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before frying or baking. The coating adheres better to the products - whether it's potatos, shrimp or steak or chicken fingers! Use the flavors to season that your family loves - whatever they are. And if you haven't - try those Panko break crumbs if you go for the crispy crust.

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Kamicat

Sep 18, 2012

Someone asked if you crush the cornflakes first. Read the recipe! It calls for CRUMBS. And to answer dshapiro, you could use any kind of crumbs you want, just as you could alter te seasonings. The taste and crunchiness will vary.

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dshapiro2130 0557699

Aug 27, 2012

why can't you use 1/2 of italian bread crumbs instead of cornflaskes. Can someone tell me if they tried please.

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mkramer6 3568022

Sep 18, 2012

I haven't tried it but I don't see why you couldn't use Italian bread crumbs. I use Panko bread crumbs on shrimp and it is amazing.

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jsm42 2250298

Sep 18, 2012

I have taken seasoned croutons, put them in my blender, and used them to roll the potatoes in. Give it a great taste.

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ourhopeendures

Aug 04, 2012

My family and I loved it.

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ourhopeendures

Jul 17, 2012

I tried this recipe Sunday and everyone loved it.

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grandmackr

Jul 08, 2012

I learned a tip from sister-in-law about getting coating to stick. Always roll the food in flour before putting it in a batter or butter. I just put flour in a plastic bag, shake and then remove the food and continue dipping. It works great!

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jsm42 2250298

Jul 08, 2012

Excellent tip! I will have to give it a try. Thank you grandmackr.

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jsm42 2250298

Sep 18, 2012

Great hint! Thanks for posting this.

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joana39 2491207

Jul 08, 2012

hi :) i don't know if all of you realize this, but you can buy a box of corn flake crumbs...they stick much much better than crushing regular corn flake yourself...:)

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rhmaustin

Jul 08, 2012

Did you crush all the cornflakes first?

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jgober

Jul 08, 2012

Yes! No luck.

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jgober

Jun 28, 2012

I was really looking forward to these and tried making them for Father's day but was very disappointed. No matter how hard I tried I could not get the cornflake mixture to stay on the butter dipped potatoes. I was very determined and even tried shaking them in a bag but to no avail. They came out sparsely coated, so I sprayed a baking sheet heavily and ended up just sprinkling the coating over top of them. Although they tasted okay they weren't worth all the effort.

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BetsyJo

Jun 17, 2012

As a fan of EASY, I'd combine the dry ingredients in a zip-top bag and coat the potatoes in the bag--one less dish to wash!

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Yolla

Jun 18, 2012

That is the way I do these also, it is a very messy task, but my is it worth it!

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