GARLIC POTATOES

GARLIC POTATOES


8 cloves garlic cloves, crushed
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
4large baking potatoes peeled about 3 lbs.
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper


Sauté garlic in meted butter in a small skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Set aside.

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; cut into ¼-inch thick slices. Rinse potato slices; drain well on paper towels. Place potato slices in a large bowl. Add garlic, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cheese, salt and pepper; stir gently to combine. Spoon mixture into a 9x13-inch-baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden.


Yield: 8 servings.