Hasselback Potatoes

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
3. To slice without cutting all the way through, place a potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons. Slice the potato crosswise into thin cuts (about ⅛ inch thick) until your knife hits the chopsticks, stopping the slice.
4. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter (or olive oil), minced garlic (if using), salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.
5. Place the sliced potatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. 
6. Brush them generously with half of the seasoned butter mixture, making sure the fat gets slightly down into the cuts. Bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the potatoes from the oven. 
8. Brush them generously with the remaining seasoned butter mixture. Return them to the oven and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and the edges are crispy and golden brown.
9. Transfer the finished potatoes to a plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra salt or fresh herbs before serving immediately.