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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
30 grams melted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon peri peri powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
3 medium-sized boiled potatoes
salt

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

Melt 30 grams of butter and mix in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

2

Add 1/2 teaspoon of peri peri powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes to the butter mixture.

3

Also, add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic paste and mix everything well, then set aside.

4

Wash the potatoes thoroughly, keeping the skin on.

5

Slice the potatoes crosswise into thin slices, stopping just before cutting all the way through, ensuring they stay connected at the bottom.

6

Open the slices slightly without breaking them.

7

Spread the butter mixture generously over the potatoes, ensuring it seeps into the cuts.

8

Sprinkle salt over the potatoes.

9

Bake the potatoes in a convection microwave at 180°C for 10 minutes, then increase the temperature to 230°C and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.

10

Check the potatoes after 35 minutes; they should be golden on top and soft inside.

11

If needed, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until fully cooked and golden.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbakingroasting

Equipment Needed

microwave convection oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Hasselbacken PotatoesSwedish Hasselback Potatoes

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