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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 to 6 potatoes
55g butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
4 cloves garlic
fresh thyme
salt
black pepper
fresh parsley

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 slices into 4 to 6 potatoes without cutting all the way through.

2

Tip: Place chopsticks or wooden spoons around the potato to prevent cutting through.

3

Peel 2 cloves of garlic and crush them.

4

Melt 55g of butter over low heat.

5

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the melted butter and heat for another 3 to 4 minutes.

6

Pour half of the butter mixture over the potatoes.

7

Sprinkle the potatoes generously with salt and black pepper.

8

Place the potatoes in the oven at 200°C (about 400°F) for 30 minutes.

9

After 30 minutes, sprinkle fresh thyme or other herbs on the potatoes.

10

Add the remaining butter mixture to the potatoes.

11

Cook again for 30 minutes until the potatoes are crispy on the outside.

12

Add fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbakingroasting

Equipment Needed

ovenknifebaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Hasselbacken PotatoesSwedish Hasselback Potatoes

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