Impressive Hasselback Potatoes

IMPRESSIVE HASSELBACK POTATOES
6 large baking potatoes
8 T. butter
3 T. olive oil
Salt/black pepper to taste
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
½ c. shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite
Chopped parsley
Sour cream

1. Preheat oven 425.
2. Line baking sheet with foil.
3. Wash potatoes.
4. Cut a thin side off each potato, which makes it easier to hold them straight on the table.
5. Make slices across the potato, not all the way down, stop about ¾ of the way down.
6. Slice butter into thin slices and place them between slices of potato.
7. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8. Bake 45 minutes, then cover with foil and bake another 15-30 minutes or until cooked through.
9. Top with your favorite topping.