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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
baking potatoes
1 stick of butter
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
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

Peel the baking potatoes.

2

Place the potato in a large serving spoon to prevent slicing all the way through.

3

Slice the potato into thin slices, about a quarter of an inch apart, without cutting all the way through.

4

Gently encourage the potato slices to fan open before baking.

5

In a bowl, mash together 1 stick of butter with 1 teaspoon each of fresh thyme and fresh rosemary to create a compound butter.

6

Rub the compound butter all over the potatoes, making sure to get it in between the slices.

7

Salt the potatoes after buttering them.

8

Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes to an hour, until they are toasty brown.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbakingroasting

Equipment Needed

large serving spoonoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Hasselbacken PotatoesSwedish Hasselback Potatoes

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