- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- 4 tablespoons cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley
- Sour cream or ranch, for dipping
Instructions:
1. Prep the Potatoes
- Scrub and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
- Slice off a thin layer from the bottom of each potato so they sit flat.
- Using a sharp knife, make crosswise cuts (like petals) — slice down toward the base, butdon’t cut all the way through.
2. Season
- Gently fan open the “blooms.”
- Brush with olive oil or melted butter, coating
