Hasselback Potatoes

Sliced Hasselback potatoes topped with melted butter and cheesy bread crumbs are baked until soft with crispy skin for a splendid potato side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 (8 ounce) baking potatoes
• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh Romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon seasoned dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel potatoes and place in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.

Step 2

One at a time, dry potatoes and place in a large wooden or metal serving spoon. Using a sharp knife, slice potato crosswise at 1/8-inch intervals, cutting until the knife touches the spoon, being careful not to cut all the way through so the potato stays intact.

Step 3

Arrange potatoes cut-side up in a shallow baking dish or small roasting pan. Drizzle with 1/2 of the melted butter, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes; drizzle with remaining butter and sprinkle Romano cheese and bread crumbs on top. Season with a little more salt and pepper and bake until nicely browned, about 20 minutes.

Step 5

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).