Easy Sliced Baked Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.

Place each potato on a cutting board and carefully slice horizontally at ¼-inch intervals, cutting about three-quarters of the way through but leaving the bottom intact so the potato remains whole.

Arrange the sliced potatoes on a baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish, spacing them evenly.

Drizzle the melted butter over all the potatoes, making sure to work it into the slices using a brush or spoon. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the potatoes.

Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and beginning to brown at the edges.

Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle the grated sharp cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops, working the cheese between the slices where possible.

Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.

Remove from the oven and garnish generously with the chopped fresh chives. Serve hot.