EASY CHEESY HASSELBACK POTATOES

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This is a very easy way to give the bland potato a lot of new flavour. The light coating of butter and cheese given the potatoes a crisp outside. This recipe can also be microwaved. See Microwave Sliced Baked Potatoes.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium baking potatoes (evenly-sized)
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons melted butter
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (ie parsley, chives, thyme, sage) or 2 -3 teaspoons dried herbs, of your choice
4 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat over 425°F.
  • Peel potatoes, if the skin is too tough, otherwise just scrub and rinse them.
  • Cut potatoes into thin slices, but NOT all the way through. (Place a handle of a spoon or table knife along-side the potato to prevent the knife from slicing all the way.)
  • Put Potatoes in a baking dish; slightly fan out the slices.
  • Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with butter.
  • Sprinkle with herbs.
  • Bake potatoes (425 F) for about 50 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Bake potatoes for another 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned, cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft inside.
  • Check for doneness with a fork or skewer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 710, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.1

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