HasselbackPotatoes

🥘 Ingredients

• softened butter 1 stick
• olive oil ½ cup
• chives finely chopped 0.33 cup
• salt dash
• pepper dash
• medium russet potatoes scrubbed 6

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. 2

   Stir together softened butter , olive oil , chives finely chopped , salt , and pepper in a small bowl.
3. 3

   Place medium russet potatoes scrubbed between the handles of 2 wooden spoons or 2 chopsticks .
4. 4

   Slice the potatoes into thin slices, leaving 1/4 inch at the bottom un-sliced. The spoon handles will prevent you from slicing the potatoes all the way through. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
5. 5

   Put the potatoes on a baking sheet and brush on the butter mixture, making sure to get in between all the slices.
6. 6

   Bake until tender and crisp, 55 minutes to 60 minutes .