Hasselback potatoes |  |
1 Place the potatoes along their length on a chopping board and pierce each of them at 1/3 height horizontally and lengthwise with a skewer.
2 Cut the potatoes from the top with a sharp knife into slices of approx. 1 in. each. The skewers will prevent the potatoes from being entirely sliced. (Or place the potatoes in a large, deep spoon, so that the sides of the spoon prevent the potatoes from being entirely sliced.
3 Brush the cut potatoes generously with the melted butter and season with pepper and salt.
4 Place the potatoes in a casserole and cover each potato with half a tbsp of butter. Bake the potatoes in the oven at 400°F crisp and ready in 50 minutes. Sprinkle the melted butter from the casserole over the potatoes twice during preparation.
5 Cover the potatoes with grated cheese and paprika powder 5 minutes before they are ready.
Makes a delicious combination with grilled meat or roasted fish.