Potato Fans

Directions

1. 1
   Scrub potatoes and pat dry.
2. 2
   Combine cheese, parsley, paprika and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   Cut each potato crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, cutting to, but not through, bottom of potato.
4. 4
   Allow potatoes to stand in ice water 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Combine margarine, lemon juice and lemon rind in a 1-cup microwave-safe glass measure; microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 30 to 40 seconds, or until margarine is melted.
6. 6
   Drain potatoes and pat dry.
7. 7
   Arrange potatoes, cut side up, in 12x8x2-inch microwave-safe baking dish.
8. 8
   Brush tops and sides of potatoes with margarine mixture.
9. 9
   Cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 12 to 14 minutes, or until tender; rearranging potatoes every 6 minutes and brushing with remaining margarine mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle potatoes with cheese mixture.
11. 11
    Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
12. 12
    You could alternatively, bake the potatoes in a conventional oven.