Family Favorite Baked Potato Wedges

By PKMom

Ingredients

• 6 russet potatoes or potato type of your choice (try red, yellow, white or fingerlings)
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme, picked from stems
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into microwave-safe covered dish.
Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 even wedges
In a large mixing bowl toss the potatoes with garlic cloves, olive oil and thyme, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Arrange the potatoes and garlic in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes until the potatoes are crisp, rotate and cook an additional 10 minutes until dark golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and serve.