Ingredients:
2 medium baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
salt
pepper
paprika
Directions:
Scrub the potatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
Make diagonal slashes about 1/8 inch deep in cut side of potatoes, forming a crisscross pattern.
Brush cut surface with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
Brush with a little more butter and sprinkle with paprika. Continue baking 15 minutes more. Serve plain or with sour cream and chives.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 80 min.