Swedish Hasselback Potatoes

Take a break from baked potatoes! Serve these scrumptious potato “fans” topped with buttery bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Makes 12 servings

24 small white potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Progresso dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
Paprika

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.

2. Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch slices, cutting only three-fourths of the way through to bottom. Place cut sides up in dish. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Bake uncovered 1 hour, brushing with butter once or twice. Mix cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until tender.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 125 (Calories from Fat 65 ); Total Fat 7 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 125 mg; Total Carbohydrate 13 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 3 g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4 %; Vitamin C 4 %; Calcium 6 %; Iron 4 %

Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Substitution
Seasoned bread crumbs instead of the plain adds extra flavor to this ethnic potato dish.

Success
Using spread instead of butter? Be sure to use a stick variety containing more than 65% vegetable oil.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker 2007/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved