Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a small saucepan or skillet melt the butter with the garlic over medium heat, stirring until the garlic is golden but not browned, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, and stir in the paprika, parsley, and salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place two chopsticks, or the handles of wooden mixing spoons alongside the long sides of each potato, one by one, and use a large sharp knife to slice the potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, stopping once the knife reaches the wooden rods.

Step 4

Place the sliced potatoes on the prepared baking sheet or pan and use a brush to spread the butter mixture in between all of the slices (careful not to split the potatoes through the bottom). There should be only about 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture left.

Step 5

Bake for about 1 hour, until the potatoes are tender and nicely browned along the edges of the slices. Remove the potatoes from the oven, but keep the oven on. Slide one slice of the cheese into the space between every two slices of potato. Repeat for all of the potatoes. Brush the top of the potatoes with the remaining garlic butter. Bake for about 5 more minutes until the cheese is just starting to become melty.

Step 6

Remove the hasselback potatoes from the oven and serve hot with the bacon, sour cream and chives.