Ingredients
2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1 fresh idaho potato, sliced
1/4 inch thick
6 buttery flavored crackers, crushed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp pepper
Directions
In medium bowl toss butter and potatoes to coat. In small bowl combine
remaining ingredients and coat potatoes with mixture. In 9-inch
microwave-safe pie plate arrange coated potatoes in single layer;
sprinkle with any remaining crumb mixture. Cook on High 4 to 6
minutes or until potatoes are tender, turning dish once. Makes 2
snack servings.
From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Potato; Vegetable
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