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Hasselback Potatoes

Cultural Context

Hasselback potatoes originated in Sweden, specifically at the Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm during the 1940s. This dish showcases the beauty of simple ingredients, transforming humble potatoes into an elegant side dish with crispy edges and a fluffy interior. Today, Hasselback potatoes are enjoyed worldwide, often featuring various toppings and seasonings, reflecting local flavors and preferences.

SwedishSEside
60 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
5 - 6 x 250g / 8oz potatoes
1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
4 garlic cloves
3 rosemary sprigs

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are often more accessible and shelf-stable.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative with a longer shelf life.

1

Cut a thin slice off the base of each potato to make them stable.

2

Slice the potatoes 2mm thick, using chopsticks or spatula handles to prevent cutting all the way through.

3

Rub/sprinkle the potatoes with 1 1/2 tsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt.

4

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F (180°C fan) for 30 minutes.

5

Pour over additional olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and add the smashed garlic and rosemary to the tray.

6

Bake further for 40 minutes, basting generously every 10 minutes until cooked.

7

Increase the oven temperature to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan), baste again, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until extra golden.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbakingroasting

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Hasselbacken PotatoesSwedish Hasselback Potatoes

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