How to Make the Perfect Hasselback Potatoes
Swedish · Easy · 75 min · 4 servings
Hasselback potatoes are a Swedish invention from the famous Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm, featuring whole potatoes sliced into thin fans and roasted until the outside is incredibly crispy while the inside remains fluffy. They are simultaneously impressive to look at and deeply satisfying to eat.
Why this recipe works
This Hasselback Potatoes recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 75 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 260 calories with 5g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 8 medium waxy potatoes scrubbed clean
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
- 4 tbsp grated hard cheese such as Parmesan
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Slice the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Place each potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoon handles on a cutting board. Slice down at 3 mm intervals across the width of the potato, allowing the chopsticks to stop the knife from cutting all the way through. The potato should fan open but remain intact at the base.
Step 2: Season and Roast
Mix together the melted butter and olive oil. Place the potatoes cut side up in a roasting tin and brush generously with the butter and oil mixture, making sure it gets between the slices. Season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes until the slices begin to fan open and separate.
Step 3: Add Aromatics and Continue Roasting
Remove the potatoes from the oven and carefully push thin slices of garlic and small sprigs of rosemary between the potato slices. Brush again with more butter and oil and return to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes until completely tender inside and golden and crispy on top.
Step 4: Add Cheese and Finish
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the grated cheese over the tops of the potatoes, allowing it to melt into the crevices between the slices. Serve hot directly from the roasting tin as a side dish alongside roasted meats, fish, or as part of a Swedish spread.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh rosemary → fresh thyme for a more subtle and equally aromatic herb flavor
- butter → vegan butter for a completely dairy free version with the same rich result
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Cutting all the way through the potato which causes the slices to separate completely and cook unevenly
- Not basting the potatoes during cooking which results in dry rather than crispy and golden slices
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 260 calories, 5g protein, 40g carbs, 10g fat, 4g fiber.
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