Crispy Half Baked Potatoes

Tired of the same old potatoes? Try these potatoes with a crusty top. For variation, add different herbs of your choice to cheese mixture before coating potatoes.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 medium potatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Coarsely ground pepper, to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Halve potatoes lengthwise; brush surfaces with oil. Coat with cheese. Place in microwave baking dish. Microwave on high power 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Transfer onto broiler pan or cookie sheet. Brown under broiler for 1 to 3 minutes until crispy.
3. Sprinkle with pepper.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.

Tip: Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to oil before brushing potatoes.