Hasselback Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 medium russet potato (scrubbed clean, cut into 1/4 inch slices, leaving 1/2 inch of the bottom intact)
• 3 slices Jimmy Dean® Applewood Smoked Bacon (cut into thirds and cooked until crispy)
• 1 Tablespoon melted butter
• 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese slices (or shredded)
• sour cream
• scallions
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice, Butter, and Bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spoon melted butter over potato on a sheet tray. Making sure to get the butter down into the slices. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour, until golden brown and crispy.

2. 2

   Load and Top: Alternate bacon and cheese slices between the layers of potato. Place back in oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes and top with sour cream and scallions, serve and enjoy!