Potato Fans

These potatoes are dramatic in presentaion and can easily be served as a side for an elegant buffet or a quick side for the family!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large idaho potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 3  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons lemons, zest of

Directions

1. Scrub potatoes and pat dry.
2. Combine cheese, parsley, paprika and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Cut each potato crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, cutting to, but not through, bottom of potato.
4. Allow potatoes to stand in ice water 10 minutes.
5. Combine margarine, lemon juice and lemon rind in a 1-cup microwave-safe glass measure; microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 30 to 40 seconds, or until margarine is melted.
6. Drain potatoes and pat dry.
7. Arrange potatoes, cut side up, in 12x8x2-inch microwave-safe baking dish.
8. Brush tops and sides of potatoes with margarine mixture.
9. Cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 12 to 14 minutes, or until tender; rearranging potatoes every 6 minutes and brushing with remaining margarine mixture.
10. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese mixture.
11. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
12. You could alternatively, bake the potatoes in a conventional oven.