Hasselback Potatoes

Crispy, creamy, craveable Hasselback potatoes! 🥔✨ Pure potato perfection. 😋

1. A Quick Note:

Hasselback Potatoes, with their beautifully fanned appearance and crispy edges, are a delightful twist on the classic baked potato. This elegant and simple dish is sure to impress your family and guests.

2. What You’ll Need:

• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• melted butter
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 mediums potatoes, peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt

3. Step-by-Step Instructions:

Begin by making thin, evenly spaced cuts across each potato, being careful not to cut all the way through. Brush the potatoes with melted butter or olive oil, then season with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Bake until the potatoes are tender and the edges are crispy and golden brown.

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to a low temperature of 40 degrees. This initial preheating prepares the oven for optimal baking conditions later. Make sure the oven rack is positioned in the center.

Step 2: Prepare the potatoes

Carefully slice each potato crosswise at 1/8-inch (about 3 mm) intervals, ensuring you cut to within 1/4 inch (about 6 mm) of the bottom. Avoid cutting all the way through the potato. Arrange the sliced potatoes in a buttered roasting pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 3: Butter and season

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter evenly over the prepared potatoes. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt over the buttered potatoes, ensuring they are well-seasoned. This will enhance the flavor during baking.

Step 4: First bake

Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) for 25 minutes. This initial baking period will begin to cook the potatoes and allow them to soften. Keep an eye on the potatoes to ensure they don't burn.

Step 5: Add breadcrumbs, bake again

Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the breadcrumbs. Bake for another 25 minutes. This will add a crispy texture and further cook the potatoes.

Step 6: Add cheese, final bake

Sprinkle cheese generously over the potatoes. Baste the potatoes with any remaining butter that has accumulated in the pan. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

4. Serving Suggestions

Serve Hasselback potatoes as a side dish with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or fish. They can also be enjoyed on their own with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of cheese.

5. Nutrition

Serving size: 8 servings, Calories: 174kcal, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 30g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 373mg

6. Final Touch:

Hasselback Potatoes are a simple yet impressive dish that elevates the humble potato to new heights. With their crispy edges and tender interior, they're sure to become a family favorite. Try this recipe and share the deliciousness!