✨ Introduction
These crispy, golden Hasselback potatoes 🥔 are sliced thin and stuffed with melty cheese 🧀, then roasted to perfection. A stunning side dish that’s both flavorful and elegant. 😍
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥔 2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 🧈 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 🧀 6–8 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda), cut to fit between slices
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🌿 Chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 🔪 Slice each potato thinly across the top, stopping just before the bottom so the slices stay connected.
- 🧄 Mix melted butter with garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush over potatoes, making sure it gets between slices.
- 🥘 Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and insert cheese slices between the potato cuts.
- 🧈 Brush with more butter and return to oven for another 15–20 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
- 🌿 Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- Use sweet potatoes for a twist 🍠.
- Add bacon bits or caramelized onions between slices 🥓🧅.
- Top with sour cream or ranch dressing after baking 🥣.
- Make mini versions with baby potatoes 🧒.
📚 History
Hasselback potatoes originated in Sweden 🇸🇪, named after the Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm. They’ve become popular worldwide for their crispy edges and elegant presentation.
💪 Benefits
- 🥔 Potatoes provide fiber and energy
- 🧀 Cheese adds calcium and protein
- 🧄 Garlic boosts immunity
- 🌿 Parsley adds freshness and vitamins
🎨 Formation
Serve on a platter with fresh herbs 🌿 and a drizzle of garlic butter. Pair with grilled meats 🥩 or a fresh salad 🥗.
✅ Conclusion
Hasselback Potatoes with Cheese are crispy, creamy, and irresistible—a perfect side dish that impresses every time. 🍽️
❤️ Lovers
- 🥔 Potato fans
- 🧀 Cheese lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🎉 Dinner hosts
- 🧑🍳 Home cooks