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Peel potatoes only if the skin is tough, otherwise, just scrub and rinse them.
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Cut potatoes vertically, into thin slices, but not all the way through. Lay a spoon next to the potato to prevent knife from cutting all the way through. (A wooden spoon works great.).
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Put potatoes in a baking dish. Fan them slightly.
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Sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle with herbs.
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Bake potatoes at 425 degrees for about 50 minutes.
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Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheeses.
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Bake potatoes for another 10-15 minutes until lightly browned, cheeses are melted, and potatoes are soft inside. Check for doneness with a fork.
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To microwave: Prepare potatoes as above, and place in a microwave safe dish or pan.
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Sprinkle with melted butter and herbs.
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Microwave on High power for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes if your microwave does not have an automatic turn table.
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Let rest for 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle with grated cheese and Parmesan cheese.
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Microwave for another 4-6 minutes on High power until cheeses are melted, and potatoes are soft.
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Sprinkle with salt, and serve.
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Note: You may substitute 2-3 teaspoons dried herbs of your choice for the fresh, if you prefer.
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After the potatoes are done, a little sour cream on top, sprinkled with bacon bits might be good.
