# Crispy Baked Potato Halves

A recipe for making crispy baked potato halves with a cheesy crust and various toppings.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes and cut them lengthwise.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Brush both sides of the potato with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. Lay down two small pats of butter for each potato.
6. Sprinkle the area where the potato will lie with shredded Parmesan cheese.
7. Press each potato half onto the butter and Parmesan.
8. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until potatoes are tender and golden crispy brown.
9. Remove from oven, slice lengthwise, and squeeze the potato to loosen.
10. Top with butter.
11. Add sour cream.
12. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
13. Garnish with chives and scallions.

## Equipment

- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- brush
- tongs
- knife

## Tips

- For extra flavor, sprinkle with garlic salt instead of kosher salt.
- The skin is delicious and flavorful, so eat it!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@mimis.kitchen__/video/7520080296079822135?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7e53bc98-770e-4fe5-9171-19d420ee16ae
- Extracted: 2025-06-29

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