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Hasselback Potatoes on red plate
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Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes are a lovely side dish and perfect for holiday meals and guests. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 281kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 russet potatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1/4 cup butter divided in half
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided in half
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme divided in half
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chives and additional garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450F
  • Position two chopsticks around a potato to create a physical block for your knife - this helps you avoid cutting through the potato, creating that "accordion effect."
  • Using a sharp knife, place deep cuts in the potato every 1/4" stopping when your blade hits the chopsticks.
  • Repeat for all potatoes.
  • Place the potatoes on a lined cookie sheet.
  • Melt half of the butter and olive oil in a saucepan with the smashed garlic cloves and thyme. Pour over the potatoes, ensuring you get in as many of those cuts as possible.
  • Bake the potatoes for 50-60 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • Melt the remaining butter and olive oil with the garlic and thyme.
  • Brush the melted butter-oil mixture on top of the crispy potatoes. 
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish if desired.

Notes

Serving size is one potato.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg