| 1 | To oven bake: 1) peel potatoes if the skin is tough; otherwise scrub and rinse. |
| 2 | 2) cut the potatoes into thin slices but not all the way through. |
| 3 | Use the handle of a wooden spoon to prevent the knife from cutting all the way. |
| 4 | 3) put the potatoes into a baking dish and slightly "fan-out" the slices. |
| 5 | 4) sprinkle with salt and herbs then drizzle with butter. |
| 6 | 5) bake potatoes at 425f for about 50 minutes. |
| 7 | 6) remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheeses. |
| 8 | 7) bake potatoes for another 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned, cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft inside. |
| 9 | Check with a fork. |
| 10 | serve with meat, fish or poultry dishes or as a main dish with a salad. |
| 11 | Prep. |
| 12 | Time 15 minutes. |
| 13 | Baking time 1 hour. |
| 14 | Calories per serving 235 protein 5.6g fat 8.8g carbohydrates 33.2g sodium 732mg |
| 15 | to microwave bake: steps 1 and 2 as per oven bake. |
| 16 | 3) place potatoes in a microwave safe dish or pan. |
| 17 | Sprinkle with melted butter and chopped parsley, chives or sage. |
| 18 | 4) microwave on high for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 mins. |
| 19 | 5) let potatoes "rest" for 5 minutes. |
| 20 | 6) sprinkle with cheeses. |
| 21 | 7) microwave for another 4 to 6 minutes on high power until cheeses are melted and potatoes are soft. |
| 22 | Sprinkle with salt. |
| 23 | 8) serve potatoes as a side dish or as a main dish with a salad. |
