Pretty Nifty Potatoes

Pretty Nifty Potatoes
(also known as Hassleback potatoes)

2 Idaho or Russet potatoes
2 T spreadable butter, divided
Sea Salt
Ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Wash potatoes, do NOT peel
3. On a cutting board, set the potatoes down so that the flattest side is laying down (on the cutting board)
4. Carefully make 1/8" slices, but do not slice all the way through (keep the potato together on the bottom, leaving about 1/4" on the bottom unsliced)
5. Rub 1T of butter on each potato then sprinkle desired amount of salt and pepper over each potato
6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, until golden and tender. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving


Variations

Herbed:
Add 2 t of your favorite herbs to the butter before spreading

Spiced:
Add 1/2 t paprika, 1/2 t white pepper (omit black pepper) and 1/2 t salt to potatoes

Zesty:
Squeeze 1 lemon (1/2 per potato) over potatoes before rubbing butter into