Ingredients
3 large baking potatoes
1/4 cup miracle whip salad dressing
1 ; onion salt
1 ; pepper
Directions
Scrub the potatoes and cut them lengthwise into thick slices, then
cut the slices into thick strips. Brush the strips with the salad
dressing. Place on a greased 15 1/2 X 10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan and
season to taste with the onion salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated
375 Degree F for 50 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
NOTE:
The recipe can be doubled for an entertaining snack or to serve with
hamburgers or bratwurst.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Fruit; Pear; Potato; Vegetable
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