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Preheat oven to 400 degrees; in a small bowl mix together room temperature butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper. Then set aside.
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Wash potatoes then cut a large x on each one.
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Place potatoes in the microwave for 5-7 minutes to par-cook.
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Then place potatoes on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. And place in oven for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes are up; take potatoes out of oven and smash with potato masher right on the x.
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Then add some of the butter mixture to each potato and then put back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
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Once that 10 minutes is up take potatoes out of the oven add some more butter mixture and then top with shredded cheese.
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Cook in oven for 3 more minutes until cheese is melted and crisp. Then serve with your favorite meal or a side salad for a light meal.