1.5lbspotatoesscrubbed and dried completely with a towel
2cupsshredded Mexican blend cheese
1green onion or chives, thinly sliced for garnish
Basting Marinade
6tbsp butter, melted
6tbsp olive oil
1tspsalt
1/4 tspblack pepper
1tspgarlic powder
1tsp onion powder
1tspsmoked paprika
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Instructions
Create 1/8" wide slits into your potatoes, being careful not to slice all the way through. Place wooden chopsticks along the sides of the potato as you slice to prevent your knife from cutting through the potato.
Lay potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and add all the ingredients for the marinade into a small bowl. Generously baste the marinade on all sides of the potatoes.
Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 to 60 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden (Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your potato).
Remove potatoes from the oven and add your cheese. Be sure to open each fold of the potato and insert cheese into each fold. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
Garnish potatoes with green onions or chives before serving.