Instructions
- Rinse and gently scrub the potatoes under cold water.
- Preheat oven to 500° F. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Fill a medium pot with water. When it comes to a boil, add two tablespoons Kosher salt.
- Place potatoes into water and boil for 15 minutes until fork tender.
- In a small microwavable bowl, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
- Drain the potatoes and pat dry if needed so that the olive oil will adhere to the skin.
- Pour the 3 tablespoons olive oil into a large bowl, add salt and pepper to taste and add potatoes. Toss gently to coat.
- Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet
- With a heavy bottomed glass, flatten each potato so that they are about 1/2-inch thick or so. You can also use a potato masher.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each potato with the butter mixture.
- Bake for 5 – 7 minutes.
- Using 1 tablespoon of the chives, sprinkle each potato.
- Place an equal amount of grated cheese on each potato.
- Sprinkle the remaining chives on top.
- Bake for 5 – 7 minutes.