THE WORLD'S BEST POTATO WEDGES

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These tasty golden wedges of potatoes, seasoned with herbs and cheese, are an old family favorite. Easy to make and economical as well. Give this one a try. You'll keep coming back for more, we guarantee it.

INGREDIENTS:
6 medium sized potatoes
Water enough to cover the potatoes while boiling
A dash of salt
3 tablespoons of oil
1/2 teaspoons of salt
A dash of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves
A dash of cayenne pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of Cheddar cheese

PREPARATION:
Scrub unpeeled potatoes well and cut each potato in half lengthwise. Then, cut into even wedges.
Boil potato wedges for 5 minutes in salted water. Drain and pat dry.
Spread the wedges in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle with oil, spices and herbs.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Once the cheese is melted bake for another 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown.
Serve as a snack or with pork chops, chicken, meat loaf or hamburgers.

**If the potato skins are too hard and old, peel the potatoes before cooking. Otherwise, whenevr possible, try to eat the skins. They provide valuable nutrients.

Steve and Kim

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