Name: Easy Cheesy Scored Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes (I use russets); 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted); 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp onion powder; ⅛ tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); pepper (to taste); ¼ cup parmesan or asiago (shredded)

You know that big bag of potatoes you've got sitting in your pantry? I've got the perfect easy potato recipe to use them up! These easy cheesy scored baked potatoes have become a dinnertime staple in my house. And I think you're going to love these baked potatoes with cheese just as much!

Unlike traditional hasselback potatoes, these scored potatoes aren't sliced as thinly.

Instead, they're cut ALMOST all the way through about every centimetre.

Then when they're topped with melted butter and seasonings, there's more surface area to coat so every bite of potato tastes even better.

There are a lot of ways to make baked potatoes. And in my 30 years, I'm yet to find one I don't like. But these are at the top of my list.

Not only are they crazy easy to make, but they taste soooo good!

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need if you want to make some scored baked potatoes for yourself.

Large baking potatoes (russet potatoes work great)
Unsalted butter
Fresh parsley
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
Salt and pepper
Shredded parmesan or asiago (because the only thing better than baked potatoes is CHEESY baked potatoes!)

Instructions

Start of by giving your potatoes a good scrub. I like to cut small pieces off the potatoes to "level" them so each half will lay flat on the baking sheet.

I cut off that little piece so the potato would lay flat on the baking sheet.

Then, you'll cut each potato in half lengthwise. Next, you'll slowly slice the potatoes about every centimetre, careful not to go right through the potato. But sometimes this takes a bit of time to get the hang of things.
Don't worry if you slice the whole way through — just save those pieces and bake them anyway!

These are how the potatoes look once they're scored.

Next, you'll melt some butter in the microwave. It seems like a lot of butter, but just go with it. There's more surface area to cover once the potatoes are scored. And we're all about buttery goodness over here!

Now you'll sprinkle your seasonings and parsley on the buttered potatoes.

Now it's time to put your potatoes in the oven! You're going to take them out after 50 minutes, and top them with some cheese. My favorite part, obviously. Now put the potatoes in the oven for another ten minutes to cook the cheese.

If you want really crispy roasted potatoes, you can cook them for even longer. Just be careful not to let them burn.

If you have any melted butter left over, drizzle it over the cooked potatoes.

Time to eat. Top your baked potatoes with more fresh parsley and some sour cream (or any of your other favorite toppings!).

All done! Your baked potato with cheese is ready to be devoured.

I love serving my baked potatoes with Gardein tenders and a side of veggies. It's like a classic "meat and potatoes" meal without the meat but just as satisfying and delicious.

I think the versatility of potato side dishes is unlike anything else.

They go with so many different things and there are so many fun ways to make them!

Other easy potato recipes

If you've got more potatoes left to use up, don't worry. I've got you covered with even more easy potato recipes!

Okay, onto the specifics.

Here's exactly how you can make my easy cheesy scored baked potatoes for yourself!