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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
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
1 cup chicken stock
4 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons clarified butter
2 tablespoons hard herbs (rosemary, thyme)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly.

2

Cut a small layer off the bottom of each potato to create a flat surface.

3

Insert a skewer or toothpick into the bottom of the potato, about half a centimeter up from the cut side.

4

Make 3-4 mm angled slices across the potato, stopping at the skewer to avoid cutting all the way through.

5

Submerge the potatoes in chicken stock and cook on the hob with a lid for about 30 minutes, checking every 10 minutes.

6

Once soft, gently lift the potatoes and drain excess liquid, placing them onto a tray.

7

Crush 10 garlic cloves and place them in a clean pan on low heat.

8

Add clarified butter to the pan with the garlic.

9

Submerge the potatoes into the garlic butter mixture, keeping the toothpicks in.

10

Transfer the potatoes to an oven preheated to 225°C (437°F) and cook for approximately 30 minutes, basting every 5-10 minutes.

11

Reduce the remaining chicken stock to make a glaze, adding fresh butter and a bit of acidity (lemon juice) to it.

12

Pour the glaze over the potatoes before returning them to the oven for additional cooking time.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbakingroasting

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment paperknifebasting brush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Hasselbacken PotatoesSwedish Hasselback Potatoes

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