Hasselback Potatoes Recipe
This classic Hasselback Potatoes recipe features large russet potatoes thinly sliced and roasted to crispy perfection with melted butter, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are carefully cut with sliced slits that fan out while baking, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these buttery, seasoned potatoes are easy to prepare and bake in the oven to achieve the signature crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes, washed and patted dry
Seasoning & Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle position of your oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Set aside an unlined baking sheet for baking the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Place each potato individually between two chopsticks or wooden skewers. This setup prevents slicing all the way through the potato.
- Slice Potatoes: Using a sharp knife, make vertical slits about 1/8 inch apart, cutting straight down until the knife hits the chopsticks, leaving the bottom of the potato intact. Repeat for each potato.
- Brush with Butter: Using a basting brush, coat about half of the melted butter all over the potatoes, making sure to brush inside the slits for flavor and moisture.
- Season: Sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper evenly over the potatoes, adjusting to taste.
- Bake Initial Phase: Place the potatoes on the unlined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Separate Slices & Butter: After 30 minutes, carefully use a knife to gently pull apart the potato slices to fan them out. Brush the remaining melted butter over the potatoes, including the newly exposed edges.
- Bake Final Phase: Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until they are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Cooking time may vary based on potato size.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm as a delicious side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Using chopsticks or skewers on either side helps prevent slicing the potato completely through.
- Russet potatoes work best due to their starchy texture which crisps beautifully.
- You can add herbs like rosemary or thyme with the butter for extra flavor.
- Adjust baking time if potatoes are smaller or larger to ensure tender insides.
- Use caution when separating slices after the first bake to avoid breaking the potato.
Keywords: Hasselback potatoes, baked potatoes, crispy potatoes, potato side dish, Swedish recipe
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