Scored Potatoes

                                                                

These seasoned baked potatoes are a fun alternative to plain baked potatoes and my son loves to help with this recipe.  It's easy to help yourself to the amount you want since the potato halves are cut into sections.

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

1.   With a sharp knife, cut potatoes in half lengthwise.  Slice each half widthwise six times, but not all the way through; fan potatoes slightly.
2. Place in a shallow baking dish.  Brush potatoes with 1 tablespoon butter.  Sprinkle with paprika, parsley, salt and pepper.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until tender.  Drizzle with remaining butter.

Note:  You can replace the paprika with lemon pepper.  I've made it both ways and both are very good.