Hasselback Potatoes

Name: Hasselback Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Eye-catching fan-cut hasselback potatoes get a dose of herbs and cheese, creating an aromatic, bubbling cheesy top when they're pulled out of the oven.

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Directions

With a sharp knife, slice potatoes thinly but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at bottom. Fan potatoes slightly. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt.
Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

1 potato: 375 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 750mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein.

For a nifty way to spice up plain old potatoes, try Tressa Surdick's recipe. To make them, she slices the spuds, then seasons them before baking. "Just before they're done, I sprinkle cheese on top of each potato. Our guest always rave about the," Tressa pens from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. (To make the cutting easier, Tressa share this tip: "Place the handle of a wooden spoon along the bottom of the potato—this will prevent your knife from going all the way through.")

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