Small cast-iron skillet or 8" x 11" casserole dish
measuring spoons
Ingredients
2Large Russet baking potatoes
½teaspoonolive oil
½-1Stick of butter
1teaspoonHerbs de Provence
4tablespoonsShredded parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F. Peel the potatoes, if desired. Thinly slice and place into a small cast iron skillet or 8" x 8" square casserole dish that has been coated with the olive oil. I like to "fan" the slices, like you would a deck of cards. Save time and use a mandolin to slice the potatoes, if you have one.
Melt the butter in the microwave. Then drizzle the melted butter over the sliced potatoes.
Sprinkle the Herbes de Provence over the potatoes. Add salt and pepper. Then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese on top. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top of the potatoes and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and enjoy!
Notes
Use a mandolin to slice the potatoes evenly. I like using a mandolin because it's faster and safer than using a kitchen knife.
You can peel the potatoes first or leave the skin on if you prefer.
Add a teaspoon of fresh, minced garlic before baking!
Everybody loves bacon so why not sprinkle some cooked and crumbled bacon on top? I wouldn't turn that down!