sliced baked potatoes

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Ingredients

• 1 potato (I used russet)
• olive oil for drizzling
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. scrub potatoes
2. Cut slits almost all the way in, about 3mm apart
3. Run water between each slice to get rid of starch and to make easier fanning
4. Microwave sliced potato 5 minutes to speed process
5. Drizzle olive oil on top, sprinkle with kosher salt 
6. Bake at 425°F for 40 minutes, or until crisp edges form and potato is cooked all the way through
7. Optional: melt cheese or garlic between slices
8. Add pepper and serve