Description
Crispy Hasselback potatoes bring Swedish culinary magic to your table with perfectly sliced golden spuds. Buttery herbs and delicate layers create an irresistible side dish you’ll want to savor with every elegant, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet or yukon gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley), chopped
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan or cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse and pat dry the potatoes, ensuring each tuber is free from dirt and excess moisture.
- Position each potato securely between parallel wooden supports to create precise, uniform cuts without slicing completely through the vegetable.
- Gently separate the potato’s thin layers with delicate brush strokes, allowing melted butter and fragrant olive oil to penetrate between each delicate slice.
- Generously season the potato with aromatic garlic, coarse sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, massaging the seasonings into the intricate cuts.
- Transfer the prepared potatoes onto a baking sheet, positioning them upright to maximize crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F, allowing the edges to transform into golden, crispy fans while maintaining a creamy core.
- Midway through cooking, carefully extract the potatoes and lavish them with an additional layer of rich, melted butter to enhance browning and flavor.
- Optional: Sprinkle sharp cheddar or parmesan cheese across the potato’s surface during the final roasting phase for a decadent finish.
- Once achieving a stunning bronze exterior with perfectly crisped edges, remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve immediately alongside a dollop of tangy sour cream or your preferred complementary sauce, celebrating the potato’s elegant, accordion-like presentation.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized potatoes with uniform shape for even slicing and consistent cooking results.
- Use wooden chopsticks or wooden spoons as cutting guides to prevent accidentally slicing through the potato completely.
- Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch, ensuring crispier exterior when baked.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika for different flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free diets, verify all ingredients like butter and cheese are certified gluten-free.
- Create a vegan version by substituting butter with olive oil and using nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly before serving to let the crispy edges set and enhance overall texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg