Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes

Ingredients

6-7 medium sized potatoes

3 tbsp butter, melted

2 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp finely ground black pepper powder

salt to taste

½ cup grated cheddar cheese

chopped chives or parsley for garnishing

Directions

In a bowl mix butter, olive oil, pepper powder and salt.

Place potatoes in a chopping board and slice ¼ inch apart. Once finished with one place potato in a bowl filled with water, continue with the remaining potatoes.

Rinse potatoes while gently opening the slices to get rid of excess starch. Pat then dry with a thick paper towel, try to wipe the middle of the slices as well. It will bake well if it’s totally dry of water.

Place potatoes cut side up in a baking tray then drizzle melted butter mixture on top making sure the it goes inside those slices. Place in a 220 C preheated oven then bake for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven, sprinkle the cheese on top and bake till the cheese is melted.

Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.