Ingredients
1 butter, oil [or pam]
1 lb baking potatoes
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp veg oil, pref. olive or
1 tbsp stock
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 scallions, sliced
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 salsa
Directions
Preheat oven to 475. Butter or oil [or use Pam] a large baking sheet.
Cut potatoes length-wise into 1/2" wedges. Combine chili powder,
cumin, salt and cayenne. In a large bowl toss potato wedges in the
spice mixture. Drizzle with oil [or for less calories a little stock-
JW] and toss again to coat well. Place potatoes, cut side down, on
baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until tender and the skins are
crisp, about 20 min.
Sprinkle with cheese, scallions and cilantro. Bake until cheese melts,
about 2 min. Serve as is or with salsa. From Women's World Magazine,
Oct. 24, 95.
Servings: 4 servings
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