Potato peels are definitely among the quintessential kitchen waste. But who said they should be thrown away? With a bit of creativity, even what would normally end up in the trash can turn into a surprising snack. This is the case with the little recipe I want to suggest today (which is embarrassingly simple, by the way). These are baked potato peels that, with a sprinkle of cheese and breadcrumbs, become a real delight; even children will devour them with pleasure. An incredibly tasty snack that represents the perfect meeting of recycling and goodness because on the one hand, it allows us to fully appreciate the raw materials, and on the other, it gives us an authentic and irresistible taste. In short, a simple recipe, accessible to everyone, that feels like home. After trying them, you’ll never look at potato peels the same way again! Shall we bet?

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Difficulty: Very easy
Cost: Very cheap
Rest time: 30 Minutes
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients for Baked Potato Peels

I haven’t specified exact quantities of the ingredients because it all depends on how many potato peels you have: you can easily eyeball it.

Before peeling, always wash the potatoes very well.

You can freeze the potato peels; this way you can make this recipe when you have a good amount.

You can sprinkle your baked potato peels with turmeric, curry, or other spices of your choice.

Potato peels
Grated Grana Padano (or Parmesan)
breadcrumbs
oregano
extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
baking soda

Tools

1 Bowl
1 Colander
Paper towels
1 Baking tray

Preparation of Baked Potato Peels

Place the peels (already well cleaned) in a bowl full of water in which a teaspoon of baking soda has been dissolved and let them soak for at least half an hour.
Then, drain them and rinse them very well under running water.
Transfer them onto kitchen paper and dab them until they are perfectly dry.
Then arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper without overlapping them. Salt and pepper them to taste.
Finally, sprinkle them with grated cheese and breadcrumbs and drizzle with a little oil.
Bake the peels in a preheated convection oven at 356°F for 15 minutes; then turn off the oven and leave them inside for another 10 minutes. Take out the baking sheet and enjoy them immediately, piping hot. Enjoy! Paola. Want to know how long they keep? Well… I can’t answer that question, because in my house, as soon as I put them on the table, they disappear. I’ve never had to store them.
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