These Best Hasselback Potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and absolutely delicious! They make a beautiful and delicious side dish that's perfect for the holidays.
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Why This Recipe Stands Out
This recipe for our Best Hasselback Potatoes is a total crowd-pleaser. Here's why:
- Perfect Crispiness: By crisping up the edges of each slice, you get a really satisfying crunch that you just can't get from regular potatoes.
- Garlic and Herb Infusion: The combination of garlic and rosemary in this recipe is just unreal. Your kitchen will smell absolutely amazing.
- Perfectly Soft: The technique we use ensures that the potatoes are soft and fluffy on the inside. If you’re in the mood for an even softer potato dish, try my mashed potatoes with creme fraiche.
- Perfect for Holidays: Thanks to its unusual shape, this potato side dish is perfect for holidays. Think Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday when you're expecting guests and want to do something special for them.
- Easy to Make: Despite the fancy appearance, these Hasselback Potatoes are actually really easy to make, just like my crockpot mustard chicken and potatoes!
Key Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes – Russet potatoes are perfect for this recipe because of their starchy texture. It helps the potatoes become crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Olive Oil – We use olive oil to help the potatoes crisp up in the oven. It also adds a delicious, fruity flavor to the dish.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic is a key ingredient in this recipe. It infuses the potatoes with a wonderful, aromatic flavor.
- Fresh Rosemary – Fresh rosemary adds a piney, earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with the potatoes.
- Smoked Paprika – This is our secret ingredient. It adds a smoky, slightly spicy flavor that takes these hasselback potatoes to the next level.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are some of our favorite variations and substitutions:
- Sweet Potatoes: For a slightly healthier twist, try making these hasselback potatoes with sweet potatoes instead of regular ones.
- Different Spices: Feel free to play around with the spices in this recipe. Try adding your favorite herbs or spices to the olive oil mixture. Thyme, oregano, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper could work beautifully.
- Cheese: If you're not a fan of Parmesan, you can substitute it with your favorite cheese like cheddar, mozzarella, or a sprinkle of feta.
- Vegan Option: If you're looking for a vegan option, you can skip the cheese altogether and sprinkle the potatoes with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
How to Make Hasselback Potatoes
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add garlic, then remove from heat. Infuse for 15 minutes, strain, and discard garlic. Mix in rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Slice potatoes about ⅛ inch thick, stopping the knife before cutting through using wooden spoons as guides.
Step 4: Arrange potatoes on a baking tray and brush generously with garlic-infused oil.
Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes, brush with oil, then bake another 30 minutes or until tender.
Step 6: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
What to Serve with the Best Hasselback Potato Recipe
Main Dishes
- Hasselback potatoes are a great side dish for any protein. Try serving them with a juicy steak, a tender pork chop, or a flavorful chicken breast.
- They also pair well with grilled or roasted fish. The crispy edges and soft centers of the potatoes will complement the fish perfectly.
Vegetarian Options
- If you're looking for a vegetarian main course to serve with hasselback potatoes, consider making stuffed bell peppers or a hearty veggie burger.
- You can also top the potatoes with a variety of vegetarian toppings, such as sautéed spinach, grilled mushrooms, or a dollop of sour cream.
Soups and Stews
- Hasselback potatoes are a comforting side dish that can be paired with a variety of soups and stews. They go especially well with creamy soups, such as a classic potato leek soup or a rich butternut squash soup.
- You can also serve them with a hearty beef stew or a flavorful chicken soup. The potatoes will help to soak up the delicious flavors of the soup or stew.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend using medium-sized Russet potatoes for this recipe. They have a high starch content and a neutral flavor, which makes them perfect for absorbing the delicious garlic-infused olive oil and seasonings.
It's up to you! You can either peel the potatoes before slicing them or leave the skins on for a more rustic look and extra fiber. Just make sure to wash and scrub the potatoes well if you choose to leave the skins on.
A handy trick to prevent the potatoes from slicing all the way through is to place them between the handles of two wooden spoons. This will act as a barrier and stop the knife from cutting too deep.
Hasselback potatoes can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. When ready to eat, simply reheat them in the oven until they are warmed through.
Recipe
Best Hasselback Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 10 medium Russet potatoes
- ⅓ c olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic pushed through a garlic press or finely minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 10 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- In a small sauce pan heat the olive oil. Add garlic and remove from the heat. Let garlic infuse the olive oil for 15 minutes. Strain the oil and discard the garlic. Add rosemary, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Place the potato between the handles of 2 wooden spoons and make slices, about ⅛ inch thick stopping the knife when it reaches the spoon and making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Place sliced potatoes on a large baking tray. Generously brush each potato with garlic infused olive oil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with olive oil once again. Bake for another 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft. (Insert a sharp knife in the thickest part of potato and knife should go through without resistance).
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
Nina Kulish says
Potato is affordable and delicious ingredient for many dishes, mostly as a side dish. But this potato can be served as a main dish, I think. It looks amazing and tastes yummy.
Danielle says
These look so tasty! I love your tip of putting the potato between wooden spoons - when I've tried to make these I accidentally cut right through the potato!
Iryna says
Thanks Danielle! I'm glad you found my post useful!
Jill says
They look so pretty! I have never actually made hasselback potatoes. I'll have to try your recipe.
Iryna says
I hope you'll love it. It's so easy to make.
Danielle says
This is my favourite way to eat potatoes. They just get so lovely and crispy.
Iryna says
thanks Danielle! This is one of my favorite potato recipes too.
Nancy Hunter | Flavorpalooza.com says
Such beautiful presentation. I am intrigued. I can see my family loving these!
Iryna says
Thank you Nancy!
Mashka says
How lovely! It looks very appetizing.