Step 1

Preheat oven to 400˚F.

Step 2

Cut slits ⅔’s of the way into each potato, crosswise, ¼ inch apart. (Slicing tips in the notes below!)

Step 3

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat with minced garlic, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Place potatoes onto a parchment (or silpat) lined baking sheet ½ inch apart. Brush garlic butter over each potato and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bake potatoes for 15 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven and generously baste again with garlic butter.

Step 6

Continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven and baste one last time.

Step 7

Top each potato with small pile of shredded cheese and place potatoes back into the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender and cheese has melted.

Step 8

Lightly season each potato with more salt and pepper and finish with a sprinkle of chives. Serve.