Hasselback Potato Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a small mixing bowl combine melted butter, oil, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dried chives.
3. 3
   Whisk to combine.
4. 4
   Brush the bottom and sides of a 9 to 10 inch baking dish with some of the butter and oil mixture. Set aside.
5. 5
   Place the sliced potatoes vertically in the baking dish.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Brush the remaining butter and oil mixture over the tops of the potatoes.
8. 8
   Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes uncovered.
9. 9
   NOTE: If the potatoes are starting to dry out on the top during baking, brush some of the butter mixture from the bottom of the dish over the top of the potatoes to re-moisten. If they seem to be cooking too quickly, add some foil to make sure they cook thoroughly.
10. 10
    While the potatoes are baking in the oven fry the bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat until crisp.
11. 11
    Drain the cooked bacon on a paper towel lined plate and then chop into small pieces.
12. 12
    Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle the bacon over the top of the potatoes.
13. 13
    Brush additional butter from the bottom of the pan over the top of the potatoes.
14. 14
    Place back in the oven for an additional 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the top and tender on the inside.
15. 15
    Remove from the oven and serve immediately.