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Best Hasselback Potatoes with Crispy Edges Recipe

Best Hasselback Potatoes with Crispy Edges Recipe
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These Best Hasselback Potatoes deliver crispy edges and tender insides, flavored richly with garlic, thyme, and melted butter. Perfect as a side dish, these potatoes combine elegant presentation with simple ingredients for a delicious, golden-baked treat that impresses at any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 6 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)

Flavoring

  • 4 cloves garlic (lightly crushed)
  • 1/2 stick Butter (unsalted)
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2–3 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Garnish

  • Fresh herbs for serving (parsley, thyme, chives)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dry them completely to ensure crispiness during baking.
  2. Slice the potatoes: Place each potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons to prevent cutting all the way through. Slice the potatoes into thin, even slices about ¼ inch apart, stopping before you cut all the way through the base to keep the potato intact.
  3. Prepare the baking tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the sliced potatoes spaced out evenly on the tray for even cooking.
  4. Make the garlic-thyme butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter with olive oil. Add the lightly crushed garlic cloves and fresh thyme sprigs. Cook gently for 3 to 5 minutes until the butter is melted, the garlic is golden, and fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Strain the butter mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the butter through a fine mesh sieve to remove the garlic and thyme bits. This keeps the butter smooth and prevents burning during baking.
  6. First bake: Generously brush half of the garlic-thyme butter onto the potatoes, making sure it seeps into the slices. Season well with salt and pepper. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Second bake: Remove the baking tray from the oven. Brush the potatoes again with the remaining butter mixture, sprinkle additional thyme or fresh herbs on top, and return to the oven.
  8. Finish baking: Bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and the edges are golden and crispy.
  9. Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley, thyme, or chives over the potatoes and serve them hot as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • Using chopsticks or wooden spoons to slice the potatoes helps prevent cutting all the way through, maintaining the classic Hasselback look.
  • Make sure the potatoes are completely dry before baking to achieve crisp edges.
  • Straining the butter mixture avoids burnt garlic pieces and keeps the topping smooth.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes offer a buttery texture, while Russet potatoes provide a fluffier interior and crispier edges; both work well.
  • Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese on top before the second bake for extra flavor.
  • Use fresh herbs like rosemary or sage for different aromatic profiles if desired.

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