Daily Food
Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselbackspotatis, aka Hasselback potatoes, are a Swedish invention that transforms a humble baked potato into an ingenious work of art. Each potato is partially sliced into a row of thin slivers that then get brushed with oil or butter and baked to roasty-toasty crispy-crunchy perfection. These are spud heaven!
Ingredients
FOR THE HASSELBACK POTATOES
4 large russet potatoes
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE SAUCE
4 tbsp. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. boiling water
FOR THE EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING
1 tbsp. white sesame seeds
1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
1 tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 tbsp. dried minced garlic
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. kosher salt
FOR TOPPING
Sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
Diced red onions
Freshly chopped chives
Directions
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BAKE HASSELBACK POTATOES
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 425°. On a cutting board, place a potato lengthwise between two chopsticks. Partially slice each potato into ⅛”-thick slices, making sure not to cut all the way through by using the chopsticks as a safety guard. Place cut potatoes on a large baking sheet.
- Step 2In a small bowl, whisk together oil and garlic. Brush half the garlic oil mixture all over the sliced potatoes, then season each potato with salt and pepper.
- Step 3Bake for 30 minutes. Remove potatoes from the oven, then carefully fan out the slices by gently squeezing while twisting the potato with just your index finger and thumb. Brush remaining garlic oil mixture onto the potatoes, making sure to brush in between the slices.
- Step 4Continue baking for 40 minutes more, until potatoes are completely tender and the slivered tops have bloomed outward and turned crispy and deeply golden.
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MAKE CHEESE SAUCE + TOPPING
- Step 1Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese with boiling water, whisking until smooth.
- Step 2In another small bowl, combine sesame seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, and poppy seeds.
- Step 3Drizzle baked potatoes with cream cheese sauce and hot sauce, if desired. Sprinkle with everything seasoning, red onions, and chives before serving.