Crispy Baked Potato Halves

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. 2Line a half baker sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3Wash potatoes and scrub them well to get them nice and clean.
  4. 4Cut potatoes lengthwise.
  5. 5Brush both sides of the potato with olive oil.
  6. 6Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
  7. 7Lay down two pats of butter for each potato on the parchment paper.
  8. 8Sprinkle the area where the potato will lie with shredded Parmesan cheese.
  9. 9Press down each potato half onto the butter and Parmesan.
  10. 10Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until potatoes are tender and nice and golden crispy brown.
  11. 11Remove from oven.
  12. 12Slice lengthwise and squeeze the potato to loosen.
  13. 13Slather with butter and top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, grated cheese, chives, scallions, and chopped cooked bacon.

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet Potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 0.33 cup shredded Parmesan
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • chopped scallions
  • chives
  • chopped cooked bacon
  • other toppings

Equipment

parchment papercookie sheetoven

Tips

  • Every part of this potato including the skin is delicious.
  • You can use garlic salt instead of kosher salt.
  • Squeeze the potato to loosen after baking.
  • Top with your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, grated cheese, scallions, chives, and cooked bacon.