Ingredients

  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 8 teaspoons melted butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • For The Onion Topping
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 6 teaspoons diced onions
  • For The Herb Topping
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil (or 1/2 tspn dried)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano (or 1/2 tspn dried)
  • For The Spice Topping
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 220°C Spray a shallow baking dish with olive oil.
  • Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each potato. Place cut side down on a work surface. Lay a wooden spoon parallel to potato. With base of knife resting on spoon handle, thinly slice each potato without cutting all the way through.
  • Place potatoes in prepared dish. Fan slices. Brush with 1TB of butter. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 1 hour.
  • To prepare desired topping, combine ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle over potatoes. Drizzle with the remaining butter. Bake for 15 minutes. serve immediately.