Crispy Baked Potato Fans

By daiseyduck

Ingredients

• 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Trim 1/4-inch slices from the bottom and ends of each potato to allow them to sit flat and to give the slices extra room to fan out during baking.

2. Chopsticks provide a foolproof guide for slicing the potato petals without cutting all the way through the potato.

3. Gently flex fans open while rinsing under cold running water; this rids the potatoes of excess starch that can impede fanning.