Oh would you look at that! That golden, crispy skin. LOOK AT IT, I TELL YOU.
Ok, now that I’ve calmed down, how good is a baked potato? To me, there’s nothing better than a potato that has been wrapped in foil and cooked in the coals of a campfire. Dayum, that is some good shit. If, however, you’re not bunkered down in a tent with only an acoustic guitar for company, there’s no reason you can’t do a similar thing with potatoes on the barbecue. They won’t be AS amazing, but they’ll still be amazing!
And this is the first time I haven’t ever had to slather my potato in butter. That is not a euphemism.
Why?
Well, for a start I used lovely organic potatoes. And I cut them in half and pressed fresh rosemary onto the cut halves before putting the potato back together, drizzling it in a little olive oil and wrapping it up in some foil. The potato absorbs the beautiful rosemary flavour and you have one hell of a flavour-bomb on your hands.
Now, if it’s getting cold where you are, like it is here, then by all means pop these in your oven. But you can also switch on the barbecue and cook them out doors while the rest of your dinner bubbles away inside. Or if summertime is on its way, then get stuck into outdoor grilling life!
I baked these for about an hour in a barbecue with the grill on as high as it would go. And it was divine.
MotherDownUnder says
I can skip the butter but for me a baked potato isn’t a baked potato without sour cream!
Veggie Mama says
Oh totally, and cheese! I was pleasantly surprised with this simple combo.
Katie Rainbird says
I said hot dayum! We must both have been to Potato City over the weekend! X
Veggie Mama says
It’s a fabulous place to be x
Sarah Raaen says
Oh, I can’t wait to try these out! My mouth is literally watering! We have plans for a fire pit in our courtyard this winter, and I think these potatos will be prefect for it’s christening.
Is there any particular type of potato I should use or are they all good for baking?
Sar xx
Sarah Raaen says
And by prefect I ofcourse mean PERfect. *sigh*
Veggie Mama says
haha a prefect potato! These ones were dutch creams, but a good old sebago potato would be fantastic – they go so soft and creamy on the inside! SO jealous of your fire pit.
Lisa Mckenzie says
I make these all the time and lurve them I have a pot of rosemary growing in a pot and do love a potato and love rosemary on wedges too,yum yum.
Veggie Mama says
Oh yes, it’s such a lovely combination! I have a nice big pot too 🙂
Naomi @ Not Just A Mummy says
There is nothing I don’t like about potatoes (especially baked ones) NOTHING. I would quite happily toddle off and bake one of these babies up now.. maybe for dinner tonight. Mmmmmmmm
Veggie Mama says
They are seriously so good. And who doesn’t love simple!
Christie Connelly says
Me loves me a baked potato! Have not thought to halve them and stuff with rosemary – I best be trying that soon! Must have butter though 🙂
Veggie Mama says
I did end up putting butter on it, but it made no difference. I was shocked. Shocked, I tells you!
Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye says
Mastering the art of a good roast potato. An important life skill xo
Lisa @ Greek Vegetarian says
Yep, I’m looking at it alright – that skin definitely looks fantastically crispy and golden! I just want to mash that baby up and shove some grated cheese into it.
Becci Stalker says
Yum! LOVE a good baked potato 🙂