Hasselback Potatoes

The baked potato is a side dish that is frequently found on dinner tables across America. We may add sour cream or butter to our baked potato to add additional flavor. While the baked potato is a humble dish, it can be transformed into something unique. The Hasselback potato is a style of baked potato in which you cut slices in the potato without going through the whole potato. When baked, the slices open up with a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Try this recipe the next time you are hungry for a baked potato. They are nothing like your typical baked potato.

Ingredients:
4 baking potatoes (Russet) washed and dried with a paper towel
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Method
Preheat oven to 425°F. On your cutting board, place two wooden spoons parallel to each other. Place the potatoes in between the handles of the two wooden spoons. Make slices about 1/8 to 1/4 inch apart from each other while not cutting through the whole potato. When you have made the slices on all of your potatoes, transfer them to a baking sheet that is lined with aluminium foil. Make sure that the potatoes are cut side up on the baking sheet. Drizzle half of the melted butter on top of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 425°F. Take out of oven and drizzle the remaining melted butter on the potatoes. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and the seasoned bread crumbs on to the top of the potatoes. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown.