Baked Fanned Potatoes

Baked potatoes can be served many ways, sometimes it's fun to do them a little differently. I liked the way these looked, and they were so pretty on the plate.

• 2 Russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 teaspoons dried herbs of your choice, I used parsley
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Scrub potatoes and dry on paper towel.
2. Cut the potatoes into thin slices but don't cut all the way through. Lay a mixing spoon along side potato, as you cut the knife will stop at the spoon handle and will prevent from cutting all the way through the potato.
3. Place potatoes in a greased baking dish and fan them by slightly pulling the slices apart with your fingers.
4. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle salt and pepper over potatoes. 
5. Sprinkle your favorite herb on each potato.
6. Bake in a 425º oven for 50 minutes or until tender.
7. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheeses and bacon and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned and the cheese has melted.
8. I used quite large potatoes so this served 4 good appetites.