This easy and delicious recipe for Hasselback potatoes is a simple, crispy, and flavorful side dish. With just a few ingredients like butter, olive oil, and chives, you can create a perfect accompaniment to any meal. The potatoes bake up golden and crisp, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite. Enjoy the flexibility of customizing toppings to suit your taste!
Ingredients Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 medium russet potatoes,
How To Make Hasselback Potatoes
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, olive oil, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the Potatoes: Place a potato between the handles of two wooden spoons or two chopsticks. Slice the potato into thin slices, but leave about 1/4 inch (1cm) at the bottom unsliced, using the spoons as a guide. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Brush with Butter Mixture: Arrange the sliced potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush the butter mixture generously over the potatoes, ensuring it gets between all the slices.
- Bake the Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Slice Evenly: When slicing the potatoes, try to make the cuts as even as possible. This ensures they cook uniformly and get crispy on all sides.
- Use a Sharp Knife: A sharp knife helps you make clean cuts without damaging the potatoes, making the cooking process smoother.
- Don’t Skip the Butter-Oil Mixture: Brushing the potatoes with the butter and olive oil mixture helps them become crispy while adding rich flavor. Make sure to get it between the slices for maximum effect.
- Bake at a High Temperature: Baking at 450°F (230°C) ensures the potatoes become crispy on the outside while staying tender inside.
- Add Toppings After Baking: For the best texture, wait until the potatoes are baked before adding cheese or fresh herbs. This keeps them from burning and enhances the flavor.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Let any leftover Hasselback potatoes cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Freeze leftover Hasselback potatoes, place the cooled potatoes in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 1 month. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake in the oven to crisp them back up.
- Reheating: Reheat leftover Hasselback potatoes in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes, or until heated through and crispy again. For best results, cover loosely with foil to prevent drying out.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 potato (out of 4 servings)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Potassium: 600mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 4g
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Pioneer Woman Hasselback Potatoes
Description
This easy and delicious recipe for Hasselback potatoes is a simple, crispy, and flavorful side dish. With just a few ingredients like butter, olive oil, and chives, you can create a perfect accompaniment to any meal. The potatoes bake up golden and crisp, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite. Enjoy the flexibility of customizing toppings to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, olive oil, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the Potatoes: Place a potato between the handles of two wooden spoons or two chopsticks. Slice the potato into thin slices, but leave about 1/4 inch (1cm) at the bottom unsliced, using the spoons as a guide. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Brush with Butter Mixture: Arrange the sliced potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush the butter mixture generously over the potatoes, ensuring it gets between all the slices.
- Bake the Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice Evenly: When slicing the potatoes, try to make the cuts as even as possible. This ensures they cook uniformly and get crispy on all sides.
- Use a Sharp Knife: A sharp knife helps you make clean cuts without damaging the potatoes, making the cooking process smoother.
- Don’t Skip the Butter-Oil Mixture: Brushing the potatoes with the butter and olive oil mixture helps them become crispy while adding rich flavor. Make sure to get it between the slices for maximum effect.
- Bake at a High Temperature: Baking at 450°F (230°C) ensures the potatoes become crispy on the outside while staying tender inside.
- Add Toppings After Baking: For the best texture, wait until the potatoes are baked before adding cheese or fresh herbs. This keeps them from burning and enhances the flavor.
Pioneer Woman Hasselback Potatoes