Elegant Baked Potatoes

Chef Kate's Note:

From the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, a lovely Canadian version of Hasselback potatoes.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 baking potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter , melted
• salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped (or thyme)
• ¼ cup cheddar cheese , grated
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Scrub potatoes.
2. Cut, crosswise, into thin slices, using the handle of a wooden spoon to prevent knife from cutting all the way through.
3. Put potatoes in a baking dish; fan slightly. Drizzle with butter.
4. Sprinkle with salt and herbs.
5. Bake potatoes in 425°F (220°C) oven for 50 minutes.
6. Remove from oven.
7. Sprinkle with cheeses.
8. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and cheeses are melted.

Reviews

[Wildflour]

These are WONDERFUL potatoes!!!!!!!!!!! And SO ELEGANT looking with almost no fuss at all!!!!!!! HIGHLY recommend, especially for company!!! :) The only teensy thing I did different, was I used that Sargento 5-Blend Mexican cheese, love that stuff! And used 2 bamboo skewers on each side of the potatoes as a cutting guide. They work even better than wooden spoons, because you can get even closer to the bottom without cutting too far! :) TY so very much for sharing this AWESOME recipe!!!!!!! :) :) :)

[Mike&Cassie]

These were one of our side dishes for our Valentine's dinner. My BF Mike and I really enjoyed them, and we both agree these will be a regular addition to our meal rotation because the potatoes are both delicious and easy to prepare with wonderful results. Company worthy, these can be served with the simplest meal or the most elegant meal you can come up with! Cassie

[Chef #738763]

Another great way to have potatoes, that we love! Sometimes I top mine with Mexican cheese blend then top with sour cream and salsa!