Crispy Baked Potato Halves

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash potatoes and cut them lengthwise.
  2. 2Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3Brush both sides of the potato with olive oil.
  4. 4Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt and black pepper.
  5. 5For each potato, lay down two pats of butter on the parchment paper.
  6. 6Sprinkle the area where the potato will lie with grated Parmesan.
  7. 7Place each potato half onto the butter and Parmesan.
  8. 8Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until potatoes are tender and crispy golden brown.
  9. 9Cut and squeeze the potatoes to loosen the interior.
  10. 10Slather with butter.
  11. 11Top with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, grated cheese, chives, and scallions.

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet Potatoes
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.33 cup shredded Parmesan
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • chopped scallions and chives
  • sour cream
  • chopped, cooked bacon

Equipment

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Tips

  • Every part of this potato, including the skin, is delicious.
  • You can add chopped cooked bacon or other toppings.