Seasoned Hasselback Potatoes
These seasoned hasselback potatoes are a unique and delicious side dish. Potatoes are sliced and seasoned, and then cooked to perfection. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
Hasselback potatoes are a great side dish for beef, chicken, or fish. They can also be a main dish if you are looking for something different for Meatless Monday. This recipe is easy to follow, and the results are simply amazing.
What Does Hasselback Mean?
The term “Hasselback” originates from the name of a famous Swedish restaurant, Hasselbacken, located in Stockholm, Sweden. The restaurant, known for its classic Swedish cuisine, dates back to the 18th century. The term “Hasselback” became associated with a specific style of preparing and presenting certain dishes, notably potatoes.
The Hasselback potato, for example, is a popular Swedish side dish in which a potato is thinly sliced but not cut all the way through, leaving the slices attached at the base. These sliced potatoes are then typically seasoned with butter, breadcrumbs, and various herbs, resulting in a crispy, accordion-like texture when baked. This unique method of preparation, named after the restaurant, has become popular worldwide and is often used for various ingredients, not just potatoes, to create visually appealing and delicious dishes.
Now that we know about the dish’s background, let’s look at how to make this tasty side dish.
Ingredients
For this fabulous potato side dish, you need the following ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Butter
- Avocado oil (olive oil works well, too)
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Oregano
- Garlic
- Smoked paprika
What size potato do I need?
Medium potatoes work best. Alternatively, you can use 14 small potatoes. If using smaller potatoes, check for doneness at the 45-minute mark.
Kitchen Equipment
To get uniform slices and for baking the potatoes, you’ll want to use the following:
- 2 Chopsticks
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- 9×13 inch baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking dish. Combine melted butter and oil in a small bowl.
- Clean and pat dry potatoes. Place a potato on a cutting board. Next, place 2 chopsticks lengthwise on each side of the potato. With a sharp knife, slice the potato but not all the way through.
The chopsticks should help keep you from cutting the entire potato. You want the slices to fan out a little bit. They will look like accordion slices. Repeat the same with all of the potatoes.
- Place all the potatoes, cut-side up, in the greased baking dish. Brush the potatoes with a mixture of melted butter and oil. Make sure to coat between the potato slices.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on the potatoes and in between the slices.
- Place the baking in the middle of the hot oven. Bake for 60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Use a spoon to coat the potatoes with the melted butter from the baking dish from time to time.
- After they have cooked, let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Seasoned Hasselback Potatoes
Equipment
- 2 Chopsticks
Ingredients
- 7 potatoes washed, skin on
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking dish. Combine melted butter and oil in a small bowl.
- Clean and pat dry potatoes. Place a potato on a cutting board. Next, place 2 chopsticks lengthwise on each side of the potato. With a sharp knife, slice the potato but not all the way through. Repeat the same with all of the potatoes.
- Place all potatoes cut-side up in the greased baking dish. Brush potatoes with melted butter and oil mixture. Make sure to coat between the potato slices.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on the potatoes and in between the slices.
- Place the baking in the middle of the hot oven. Bake for 60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Use a spoon to coat the potatoes from time to time with the melted butter from the baking dish.
- After they have cooked, let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
How to Store Leftovers
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Variations
Feel free to switch up the flavor profile of these potatoes. You can add cooked, diced bacon and green onions to the top after they have baked. Serve with a dollop of sour cream to complete the dish.
If you like using fresh herbs, you can add fresh thyme after the potatoes have baked.
Last Bite
Did you make these Hasselback Potatoes? I’d love to hear what toppings or seasonings you added! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to pin or share this recipe so you can make it again for your next meal or gathering.
I made this recipe but altered the cooking method to be sure potatoes were cooked through. very yummy!!
I am glad you liked the results. This altered cooking method of which you speaks intrigues me.