Potato Lollipops

Source: http://www.mrfood.com/Appetizers/Potato-Lollipops

These party-pleasing potato lollipop appetizers will be the hit of your next gathering. They're easy to prepare, easy to pass around, and eye-catching as can be!

Yields: 24 pieces

Cooking Time: 25 min

What You'll Need:

• 24 wooden craft or lollipop sticks
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 Idaho potatoes, washed, not peeled

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Soak the wooden craft sticks in water 20 minutes, to prevent burning.
    
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
    
3. Cut ends off potatoes then cut each potato into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 24 slices). Carefully slide craft sticks into each potato slice along the edge. Dip "lollipops" into the oil mixture. Using a pastry brush, make sure each potato slice is evenly coated on both sides. Place on rimmed baking sheets.
    
4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and golden, turning once halfway through cooking time.
    

 Note

Serve with your favorite topping such as spicy mustard, pesto sauce, sour cream and chives, or chunky salsa.