Hasselback Potatoes

Here's a fun way to dress up a baked potato. Serve with your favorite steak. Enjoy!

4 large baking potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Generously oil oblong baking dish. Cut a narrow strip from the bottom of each potato to help them to lie flat. Slice each potato crosswise 1/4" slices, leaving 1/2" from bottom intact. Drop each in cold water to help prevent discoloring. Carefully flex fans to open. Dry with paper towels. Brush potatoes with olive oil.

In small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle mixture over each potato. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley.
Top with sour cream, bacon, and chives.
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