Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Potato Recipe

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

49 MIN

Servings

8 Servings


Ingredients

4 

baking potatoes (1-1/2 lb.)

12 slices

OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, each broken into 4 pieces

4 oz

(1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) extra sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 24 thin slices, then halved

2 tbsp

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 tbsp

chopped fresh chives


Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 450ºF.

Step 2

Cut thin lengthwise slice off bottom of each potato; discard. Place 2 wooden spoons on opposite long sides of 1 potato on cutting board. Cut potato crosswise into 24 thin slices, stopping when knife hits spoons. Repeat with remaining potatoes.

Step 3

Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until potatoes are almost tender. Place in foil-lined 13x9-inch pan; brush evenly with 3 Tbsp. dressing. Bake 15 min. or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven. Heat broiler.

Step 4

Insert bacon pieces alternately with cheese slices between potato slices. Combine Parmesan and chives; sprinkle over potatoes. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Step 5

Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 min. or until topping is lightly browned. Cut in half.