Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 Potatoes ((small to medium))
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • 4 ounce Cheddar Cheese (, sliced (120g))
  • 3 ounce Bacon Strips ((85g + extra for garnish, optional))
  • 4 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (, finely chopped (optional))

Instruction

  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Use a food brush to remove any dirt.
  • Place 2 chopsticks on a chopping board, alongside a potato. Make several cuts into the potato – like if you wanted to slice it thinly, almost to the bottom (the chopsticks will prevent you from cutting all the way through).
  • Transfer them (the cut side up) onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, paprika and garlic powder. Brush each potato with this mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F/200°C for 55 minutes. The potatoes should be almost cooked at this stage. Take the tray out and fill the gaps with cheese and bacon slices. Bake for a further 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is done.
  • When ready, take them out and top with more cheese, fried bacon (optional) , sour cream and parsley.
  • Serve right away as a starter or side.