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HASSELBACK POTATOES. Best Easy BAKED POTATOES. Recipe by Always Yummy

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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 potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh herbs
1 cup cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.

3

Slice the potatoes crosswise at 1/8-inch intervals, stopping just before cutting all the way through.

4

Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5

Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes, ensuring it seeps into the cuts.

6

Melt butter and mix with minced garlic; brush this mixture over the potatoes.

7

Sprinkle salt and black pepper generously over the potatoes.

8

Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until crispy and golden.

9

Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs.

10

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

slicingbakingroasting

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment paperknifebasting brush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Hasselbacken PotatoesSwedish Hasselback Potatoes

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