Best 6 Easy Baked Cottage Fries Recipes

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Calling all potato lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of easy baked cottage fries recipes. These crispy, golden-brown delights are a versatile side dish that will elevate any meal. Whether you prefer classic cottage fries, garlic Parmesan fries, or cheesy bacon ranch fries, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions and tips for achieving perfect results, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's transform ordinary potatoes into extraordinary cottage fries.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST BAKED FRENCH FRIES



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The healthiest way to make fries is to bake them. It saves money and you can't beat the taste. I have been playing around with different ways to bake fries for some time now, and I feel this is the best recipe thus far. Baking time may vary depending on how thick you cut the fries. Enjoy!

Provided by Life Tastes Good

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into thick fries
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Place sliced potatoes in a colander; sprinkle sugar over potatoes. Set aside until liquid is released from potatoes, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and dry potatoes well.
  • Mix potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a resealable bag until evenly coated. Spread coated potato slices in a single layer, leaving space around each potato, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip fries and continue baking until crisp and browned, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 601 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

EASY BAKED COTTAGE FRIES



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These are very easy to make and a great side dish. Crunchy and healthier then deep frying.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium russet potatoes peeled and sliced 3/8 inch thick
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper and cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp herbs de provence
3 Tbsp olive or canola oil

Steps:

  • 1. Place potatoes in a bowl. Drizzle the oil over and sprinkle all the seasonings on them mixing to try to coat as evenly as you can.
  • 2. Preheat oven 425 degrees. Use a slip mat or parchment paper. Lay the potatoes in a single layer on paper. Will have to use probably two large baking sheets.
  • 3. Bake until browned probably 15 minutes or so. Flip and bake until other side is browned.

CHEF JOHN'S COTTAGE FRIES



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While they don't get the same love as French fries, home fries, or steak fries, cottage fries more than hold their own against their potato side dish fraternity brothers.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 baking (russet) potatoes, sliced into 3/8-inch thick rounds
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch herbes de provence, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • Combine potatoes, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de provence in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over potatoes and stir to evenly coat.
  • Place potatoes on baking sheet, spaced evenly, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, flip over each potato slice, and return to the oven for another 15 minutes. Continue cooking and flipping until potatoes are well browned, about 30 minutes. Potatoes should be crispy around edges, but still soft in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 332.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

THE BEST COTTAGE FRIES EVER



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These make the best oven cooked cottage fries ever. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Provided by Linda Scharek

Categories     Potatoes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 large baking potato
olive oil, salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Scrub potato, cut into wedges.
  • 2. Soak potato slices in hot water for 10 minutes or cold water for 1 hour.
  • 3. Pat potatos dry. Lightly oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can use spray oil too!
  • 4. Preheat over to 475 degrees. Cover fries with foil and bake for 5 minutes.
  • 5. Uncover and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Turn potatos over and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

BAKED CHOPS AND COTTAGE FRIES



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Convenience items like frozen vegetables, cottage fries and a jar of cheese sauce make it a snap to assemble this comforting pork chop supper. It's a simple one-dish meal. -Gregg Voss, Emerson, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup cheese dip
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 cups frozen cottage (waffle) fries
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
4 cups frozen broccoli florets

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt. In a small bowl, combine cheese sauce and milk until blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cottage fries and half of the onions. Layer with broccoli and pork chops., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

OVEN FRIES



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I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a punch. The leftovers are even good cold! -Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut each potato into 12 wedges. In a large bowl, combine oil, paprika, salt and garlic powder. Add potatoes; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until tender, 40-45 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • For crispy and golden brown cottage fries, use a baking sheet that is large enough to accommodate them in a single layer.
  • Tossing the cottage fries with cornstarch before baking helps to create a crispy exterior.
  • Season the cottage fries generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other seasonings, such as paprika, onion powder, or chili powder, to taste.
  • Bake the cottage fries at a high temperature (425°F) for a short amount of time (15-20 minutes) to achieve crispy results.
  • To ensure even cooking, flip the cottage fries halfway through the baking time.

Conclusion:

These easy baked cottage fries are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they are seasoned perfectly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whether you are serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these cottage fries are sure to be a hit.

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