Garlic Potato Straw Surprise - baking potatoes

Method

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Squeeze any excess liquid from shredded potatoes.
• Heat oil in large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add half of the potatoes, tossing to coat.
• Push the garlic cloves into the potato and sprinkle with parsley and salt.
• In a separate skillet, heat butter on medium heat and toss remaining potatoes in the melted butter.
• Immediately layer potatoes on top of the potato/garlic mixture, spreading evenly over the first layer.
• Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 45 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and crisp.