Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Put 2 chopsticks side by side on a cutting board and put one potato at a time lengthwise between them.
  2. Use a sharp knife to make slices 1/8" apart until the knife hits the chopsticks (not going all the way through the potatoes).
  3. Insert 2 or 3 pieces of bay leaves in each potato.
  4. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a heavy roasting pan or large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  5. Place the potatoes in and slightly brown them.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, gently moving the potatoes around the pan to coat with the butter and garlic.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Preheat the oven to o375 degrees fahrenheit.
  9. Move the roasting pan or skillet to the preheated oven.
  10. Roast for 20 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
  12. Continue roasting for about 10 more minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.