Crispy Baked Potato Halves
Directions
- 1Wash the potatoes and cut them lengthwise.
- 2Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3Brush both sides of the potato with olive oil.
- 4Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
- 5Lay down two small pats of butter for each potato.
- 6Sprinkle the area where the potato will lie with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- 7Press each potato half onto the butter and Parmesan.
- 8Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until potatoes are tender and golden crispy brown.
- 9Remove from oven, slice lengthwise, and squeeze the potato to loosen.
- 10Top with butter.
- 11Add sour cream.
- 12Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
- 13Garnish with chives and scallions.
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- sour cream
- grated cheddar cheese
- chives
- scallions
- chopped, cooked bacon
Equipment
baking sheetparchment paperbrushtongsknife
Tips
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with garlic salt instead of kosher salt.
- The skin is delicious and flavorful, so eat it!