Hasselback Potatoes – Beautifully Baked
Baked potatoes with a lovely presentation — crispy on the outside and tender inside, perfect as a side or snack!
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes well with a sponge and dry thoroughly with kitchen towels.
- Slice the potatoes crosswise into very thin slices — but don’t cut all the way through! To make this easier, place a spoon on each side of the potato as a stop for your knife.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the potatoes.
- Melt the butter and mix with olive oil. Pour about 1 tablespoon of the butter-oil mixture over each potato, making sure it seeps into the slices.
*Optional: use flavored oil (garlic, chili, rosemary) for extra aroma. - Bake in the oven at 220°C (430°F) for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are crisp on the edges and tender inside. Check occasionally depending on potato size.
- Serve warm with extra butter or sour cream mixed with chopped green onions.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve these crispy hasselback potatoes as a side to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or enjoy them on their own with a dollop of sour cream or herb butter for a comforting treat.
📝 Final Thoughts
Hasselback potatoes are not just delicious but also visually impressive. The thin slices allow flavors to seep in and crisp up beautifully. Using flavored oils takes this simple dish to the next level. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.