Criss Cross Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients for Criss Cross Potatoes

• Baking Potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter (or cooking spray)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

How to Make Criss Cross Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Scrub 2 lbs of russet potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half lengthwise.
3. Using a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes about 1/8 inch deep into the cut side of each potato half, creating a criss-cross pattern. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
4. In a small bowl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Alternatively, use cooking spray.
5. Brush the cut surface of the potatoes generously with melted butter (or spray with cooking spray).
6. Season generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
7. Arrange the potatoes cut-side up in a single layer in a large baking dish.
8. Bake for 60 minutes.
9. Remove from oven, brush with an additional 1 tablespoon of melted butter (or more cooking spray), and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.
10. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
11. Serve immediately. Garnish with sour cream and chives, if desired.