Easy Hasselback Potatoes So Easy Elegant

Below we share our favorite tips (and a shortcut) to make these easy every time!

A Favorite Side

As much as we love a baked potato or mashed potatoes, we also love the pretty presentation of this recipe and of course the flavor!

The word Hasselback comes from a Swedish restaurant called Hasselbacken where they were first created in 1953. Potatoes are sliced partway through brushed with butter (and lots of flavor in our case) and baked. The thin slices open up during baking while the edges crisp up beautifully!

Ingredients

POTATOES Honestly, any kind of potato will work in this recipe from russets to red, to yellow. I find that a nice starchy potato is best for Hasselback Potatoes as they hold their shape and crisp but beautifully.

FLAVORING Olive oil, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese are all you need for this perfect recipe.

Variations

Swap the spices: Any kind of savory spice blend will work! Try Montreal seasoning, Greek, or even ranch seasoning.
Use Bacon Grease: Melted bacon grease is a great substitute for the butter/olive oil blend, too!
Instead of the usual sweet potato casserole, make them into Hasselback potatoes with butter and warm spices!
For appetizers, use new potatoes (or baby potatoes) in a variety of colors.

How to Make Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes look elegant and impressive but are super easy to make, just follow a few simple steps!

Clean potatoes and microwave (according to recipe below).
Cool, then slice from one end to the other in ¼” slices, being careful not to slice all the way through.
Brush butter mixture over each potato and between the slices.
Bake, brush again with the butter mixture, and then bake again until the potatoes are tender.

Tips for Perfect Hasselback Potatoes

Shortcut tip: Microwaving the potatoes before slicing and baking makes the interior of the potatoes fluffy and easier to slice and also decreases baking time.
Slicing: When slicing, set the potato between the length of two wooden spoons or chopsticks to create a stopping point when slicing the width of the potato. This also helps keeps the base of the potato together.
To Crisp Even More: For an extra crispy top, brush butter mixture on top of potatoes, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and place under the broiler about 4 minutes or until the Parmesan cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with chives and serve with sour cream or bacon bits.

More Potato Favorites

Scalloped Potatoes Recipe – a holiday classic
Funeral Potatoes – perfect to serve to a crowd
Garlic Dill New Potatoes – full of fresh dill flavor
Loaded Baked Potatoes – with your favorite toppings
Greek Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes – so flavorful
Oven Baked Fingerling Potatoes – oven roasted

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