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Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes

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Are you a potato lover? I am!! Always have been, and always will be. These Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes will wow your guests on presentation alone.

Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes right out of the oven, getting scooped out with a spatula.

Who isn’t a potato lover? How can you not be? This humble vegetable makes some of the most delicious recipes you can imagine. Crispy fries are a favourtie here. Heck, if you have a garden (and space) you can grow your own. I remember digging up potatoes in my mom’s garden. It was fun guessing how many you would find under that hill of dirt.

THE HUMBLE POTATO

There are so many varieties of potatoes. All kinds of shapes and colours to choose from. Each country seems to have access to certain types. Did you know there are even genetically engineered potatoes? What??? I think my baba would be rolling over in her grave if she heard this! Don’t listen baba, I know your garden was always a labour of love. Not to mention all the tasty things you cooked (that I miss so much).

Thin slices of potatoes in a bowl to make Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes.

I guess potatoes can be as simple, or (scientifically) complicated as you like. I know I sure would like to get my hands on some of the cool varieties out there. For this Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes recipe, I just used the common Russet.

VERSATILE and DELICIOUS

When you have a vegetable that is so versatile, using it in LOTS of great dishes is easy to do. Making gnocchi is one of my favourite ways to play in the kitchen. If you have never tried it, go ahead, give it a whirl. It is much easier than you think. Since I am a pasta lover too, well I guess I don’t need to say anymore. These go hand in hand.

Thin slices of potatoes layered in a cast iron skillet getting ready to go into the oven.

Nothing better than a warm bowl of potato soup on a cold winter day. This is a way to make the potato the shining star. Comfort food season would not be complete without steamy bowls of potato soup. Hmmmm, Potato Bacon or Potato Leek, which should I make next?

BOILED, BAKED or FRIED?

With so many ways to cook potatoes, you will never get bored. What is your favourite way to cook them? Are you a french fry lover? YES, my Canadian roots draw me to Poutine, however, I do try to keep my “indulgence” under control. In place of calorie-laden fries, I serve Crispy Spicy Fries instead. So easy to make, and since they use hardly any oil, your healthy heart will be happy too.

For some reason, my husband just does not like scalloped potatoes? Do you? I do! I have to do a bit more experimenting in the kitchen to change his mind. I managed to do that with lobster this summer, so I know I can do it with potatoes.

Thin slices of potato in a cast iron skillet getting brushed with oil.

This cast iron potato recipe combines lots of thinly sliced potatoes, smoked paprika, avocado oil, salt, and pepper. That’s it! These simple ingredients come together to create a great side dish that can be used at brunch or dinner. Did I mention potatoes are versatile?

Now, I use a mandolin to slice my potatoes, but you can use a knife or food processor as well. This is the point I kick hubby out of the kitchen. He freaks when I pull the “guillotine” out of the cupboard. Watching too many episodes of Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef has him convinced I am going to cut my finger off. HE makes me nervous.

Thin slices of potato layered in a cast iron skillet getting sprinkled with fresh pepper.

I love when a simple recipe wins in taste and presentation. After the potatoes are sliced, stand them up on their sides in a cast iron skillet. I have made this dish with both the skin on the potatoes, and peeled. Skin on makes this dish even more crispy. Brush on the oil and smoked paprika mixture, season with smoked sea salt and fresh ground pepper (mine was garlic flavoured peppercorns), bake for 90 minutes (or so) and dig in.

Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes on a plate with a fork.

Although they do take a bit of time to bake, when you bring these Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes to the table, your guests will be so impressed. Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, seasoned with smoky flavours, the humble potato looks pretty fancy to me.

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Do you love potato salad? You gotta try my Warm Potato Salad with Dill and Smoked Salmon. This takes potato salad to a whole new level of awesome!


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Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes right out of the oven, getting scooped out of the pan with a spatula.

Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Cast Iron Skillet
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 261 kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Are YOU a potato lover? These Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes will wow your guests on presentation alone. The perfect side dish for brunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds potatoes (peeled & sliced)
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • smoked sea salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400º F.

  2. Thinly slice potatoes (I used a mandolin).

  3. Place potato slices vertically in cast iron skillet.

  4. Brush oil mixture over potatoes.

  5.  Season with salt and pepper over top.

  6. Bake for 1 1/2 - 2 hours...until golden and crispy.

  7. ENJOY!!.

Recipe Notes

When it comes to smoked paprika, feel free to use sweet or hot...the choice is yours. You can also use olive oil in place of avocado oil.

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 1100mg 31%
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3.3%
Vitamin C 36.6%
Calcium 7.9%
Iron 48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. I love potatoes!! I mean anything potatoes!! especially when they are crispy like this. The cast iron definitely does a great job of making sure these turn out crispy. Can’t wait to make these soon. yum!

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  5. I am surprised I had not seen this food creation on your blog in the past Gloria! So glad you reposted it! I bet it makes a lovely side dish even during the festive days. I can imagine how this works with a lovely duck dish for Christmas.

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    • Oh my….duck and this would be sooo good. Thanks for stopping by. These are the perfect side to many dishes for sure.

  7. I have a friend that loves to potatoes and is looking to try something new for thanksgiving. I am sure she love this recipe! I will share this with her and make her bring me some

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  13. Oh wow these look amazing!! I am accidentally hosting thanksgiving this year for a bunch of friends with no family around, and have been stressing trying to find all the best sides to share with everyone. This one is definitely making it to the list. Yum!

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  16. Your crispy potato recipe sounds delicious I think only work is to make it in thin slices. This make great side dish for thanksgiving meal. I am going to give it a try.

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  19. I so love the effect cast iron has on food.. In the right hands it’s a awesome tool. I love using cast iron for potatoes too! Crisp on the outside – soft on the inside.. Definitely adds that bit of extra edge to the food.. Yum These look so perfect.

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  21. Having the potatoes crispy is what makes them good. We always like to have that extra crunch to them. And speaking of gnocchi, we’ve played in the kitchen and made our fair share. In fact, we are due to make some this coming week. We will be making this recipe too. Looks too good to pass up!!

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  25. Ah! My favorite things – cast iron and potatoes. I’ve used my grandmother’s cast iron skillets since I was a newly married. My kids grew up eating potatoes on a regular basis – thank goodness they love em! This recipe is bound to be a winner!

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  31. Growing up my mother always knew to add extra potatoes to any stew or curry because invariably I would ignore the rice have extra potatoes to smash and have as a substitute. I still love potatoes in any shape or form and this photos have me drooling.

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    • These really are simple to make….yet stunning to look at….TOTALLY delicious to eat too.

  32. I bet we would not find one person who does not like potatoes? Never met one in my life time.! I too am crazy about potatoes and keep working on different ways to serve them. We all have our favorites in the house too!I love my potatoes crispy so this is my kinda potatoes. YUM!

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  38. Who are these non-potato lovers? I need to have a talk with them LOL! These crispy cast iron potatoes look great. We’re always looking for ways to cook ’em.

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  42. I love potatoes…..especially crispy ones but I love how these look in the pan. So fancy! I need to check out your spicy fries recipe as fries are probably my favorite way to eat them. Great post!

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  44. Who doesn’t like potatoes – especially when they look as pretty as these ! I think I will serve it with the roast chicken this week . Thank you for sharing !

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  46. I vote for potatoes with every meal! They are so good and made this way, they are irresistible! Crunchy spicy edges and nice tender inner potato. And to get that great texture a cast iron skillet is just the thing!! I’m glad we have two — we’ll make sure we make these potatoes. YUMMY!

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  47. Wow, this dish looks stunning! And I love how simple it is. I bet my kids will love the crispy corners. Have you ever tried this with olive oil or coconut oil?

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  69. Crispy cast iron potatoes would make for a great appetizer. I know my family would love them. I like how simple it is to make them.

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  79. These look fantastic!! I’m such a fan of any recipe using a cast iron skillet. I’m going to share this recipe with my mom too – she and my dad love cooking potatoes in their skillet and I know they’ll love this version. Great recipe!!

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  83. They look amazing and what a cute presentation. I think I need to try these the next time I have a family dinner.

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  84. OH MY GOSH…I am sharing this new potato recipe with my daughter Brooke! Throughout high school and college she and her friends would hold annual “Potato Day” festivities complete with decorations and a wide variety of potato dishes. Needless to say, she loves potatoes! Thanks so much for sharing this unique and deliciously-looking recipe. 🙂

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    • HAHA…that is awesome. I LOVE potatoes…you can never have too many ways to cook them. These are awesome…you will LOVE them.

  85. I just purchased a cast iron skillet so I’m very excited to try this out. I also can’t wait to go out and buy some Mushroom Sage olive oil. I’m a little bit of an olive oil freak so that sounds right up my alley.

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  96. Potatoes!!! I love love LOVE potatoes. I think it’s the Albertan in me. I grew up there and I pretty much need them in my life. The potatoes, not Albertans. haha. Not that there’s anything wrong per say with Albertans, I just generally enjoy potatoes more than them. But not always. Some Albertans are pretty darn tootin awesome. Even more awesome than potatoes. Unless you pair a steak with them as you’ve suggested and a nice big fat bottle of red wine. Then you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone I like more than that 😉 xoxo!

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    • Well….I am so glad you like potatoes, steak and wine….this sounds like your perfect match. I know that once you make them you will be hooked…enjoy!!!

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