Red Hasselback Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium red potatoes, washed and scrubbed well
• 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk ranch dressing mix
• 4 ounces sliced jack cheese, cut into pieces to fit into potatoes

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Microwave potatoes for 4-5 minutes, turning over once, until almost tender when inserting knife into center. Meanwhile, stir together softened butter and ranch mix until smooth. Using a towel or oven mitt to protect your hand, make 1/4" slices in potatoes, stopping before you slice through to the bottom. (Placing potato in a large wooden spoon during this step can help prevent slicing through completely.) Place sliced potatoes on baking sheet. Use a spreading knife to push some of the seasoned butter into each incision. Place a piece of cheese into each incision (cut to just fit). Bake potatoes for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Then, broil for 5-7 minutes, until skin starts to brown.