Parmesan Crusted Bacon Stuffed Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback Potatoes that are Parmesan Crusted and Stuffed with Bacon is a perfect side dish, learn how to cut a hasselback potato and roast in garlic butter
Ingredients
- 4potatoes (washed-used russett)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter (melted)
- ½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoonpepper
- 6slices bacon (cut into 2" pieces)
- chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish, or try sliced green onions)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 and generously grease a baking sheet. If desired, add parchment paper to the baking sheet and grease the parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2
Place 2 wood spoons next to a potato. Use a knife to slice 1/4" slices into the potato, using the spoons as a guide to stop the slice so you are not cutting all the way through the potato. Repeat until all potatoes are cut.
- 3
In a small, shallow bowl, add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper and mix well.
- 4
Dip the potato in butter and roll to coat all sides. Dip the potato in the cheese mixture and roll to coat. Use a knife to separate the pieces of potato and aid in sliding a piece of bacon into each slit on the potato. When complete, sprinkle with additional cheese seasoning and place on a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake for 40 minutes. When cooking is complete, remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.