Easy Hasselback Potatoes
These delicious, Easy Hasselback Potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Make them with six ingredients and serve with salmon, chicken and veggies.
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If you are a foodie, you've probably seen images of sliced crispy potatoes floating around. These potatoes are called Hasselback potatoes, and they were created by a chef from Stockholm who used to work in a restaurant called Hasselbacken.
Hasselback potatoes, indeed, are a potato lover's dream. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are a side dish and can be eaten with pretty much anything.
Try this Easy Fondant Potatoes Recipe, The Best Roast Potatoes and Dauphinoise Potatoes with Cheese for more delicious potato recipes.
Why This Recipe Works
- It is easy to follow, delicious and has a crowd-pleasing side.
- The potatoes are versatile and can be served with fillings like cheese or sides like Simple Beef Brisket Joint.
- It is a fun way to make roasted potatoes with a twist.
- Double or triple the easy hasselback potatoes recipe to feed more people.
Easy Hasselback Potatoes Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Potatoes: Wash the potatoes and pat them dry before preparing them. This will ensure that the easy hasselback potatoes are crispy on the outside.
- Garlic: Use garlic powder or fresh garlic.
- Mixed herbs: To flavor the potatoes, use dried oregano, thyme, or any other herb of your choice.
- Parsley: For garnishing.
Tips and Substitutions
- Variations: You can add anything to these potatoes to suit your taste. Some popular variations include parmesan cheese, garlic or rosemary.
- Baking potatoes: For the best results, choose baking potatoes like russets, Maris Piper, and King Edward potatoes.
- Potatoes: You can also use baby potatoes for this recipe. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.
- Serving: Get creative and load or stuff the potatoes with cheese, chicken, sour cream or ground beef.
How to Make Easy Hasselback Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Place one potato on a wooden spoon and cut across evenly. The wooden spoon ensures that the potato stays intact. Repeat this step with the rest of the potatoes.
2. Add a splash of oil to a baking tray. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, mixed herbs and garlic seasoning. Rub the oil and the seasoning into the potatoes and bake on the lowest shelf for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cooked. Remove from the oven.
5. Serve these mouth-watering easy Hasselback Potatoes with Oven-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Pepper, Easy Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pie, Quick Cauliflower in Air Fryer steak, or Turmeric Whole Roasted Cauliflower.
Recipe FAQs
The Hasselback technique is when food is prepared by slicing even-sized slits horizontally across food and baking. You can stuff, load, or top the dish once done.
Place the potatoes on a large wooden spoon or any other blunt object. For the best results, cut evenly across the potatoes using a large, sharp Chef's knife.
Hasselback potatoes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days. When ready to serve, reheat them in the microwave.
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Easy Hasselback Potatoes
Equipment
- baking tray
- chopping board
- knife
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 5 large potatoes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A pinch of garlic seasoning
- A pinch of mixed herbs
- A splash of vegetable oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Wash the potatoes and pat them dry.
- Place one potato on a wooden spoon and cut across evenly. The wooden spoon is to ensure that the potato stays intact. Repeat this step with the rest of the potatoes.
- Rub the oil and the seasoning into the potatoes and bake on the lowest shelf for 1 hour 20 minutes or until cooked.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes or Yukon potatoes are often considered the top choice for baking. The high starch content in the thick-skinned Russet potatoes makes them ideal for baking and other culinary uses.
- Storage: Refrigerate Hasselback potatoes in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
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