Why is it called Hasselback potatoes?

Hasselback potatoes are named after the Hasselbacken Restaurant in Stockholm where they were first served, dating back to the 1950s.

Can you make Hasselback sweet potatoes?

Yes! Just start with sweet potatoes and follow the recipe. You might need to adjust the cooking time, so just pay attention towards the end of the timer.

Can Hasselback potatoes be reheated?

Yes! You can store cooked Hasselback potatoes in an airtight container and then reheat them as leftovers. We’ve often reheated them in the microwave, but you can put them back into a preheated oven for 10 minutes or so, or until they’re warmed through. Reheating in an air fryer would also work well, but I wouldn't suggest using a slow cooker for either the cooking or reheating process.

Are there recipes for Hasselback potatoes with cheese?

Yes! Season as desired and add shredded cheese to the last 10 minutes of baking. Cheddar, gruyere, or parmesan cheese would be delicious and make an incredible side dish!

Easy Hasselback Potatoes | Crispy Outside, Tender Inside

Crispy Hasselback Potatoes

Quick & easy recipe for Hasselback potatoes that makes the perfect side dish. Season with your favorite seasonings like garlic & rosemary, 9 spice mix, or add cheese.

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These Hasselback potatoes only LOOK like you spent a ton of time on them – they’re super easy to make, and they’re the perfect combination of crispy outside and tender inside. Choose your favorite seasoning like garlic & rosemary, 9-spice mix, or even add cheese. Yum!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 3 lbs potatoes 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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3 lbs potatoes (I prefer russet or Yukon Gold)
2–3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 Tbsp 9 Spice Mix**
¼ – ½ tsp salt (optional, if not using a spice blend)
¼ – ½ tsp pepper (optional, if not using a spice blend)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450F.
Cut the Potatoes:
1. Place a potato on a cutting board and line a straw up against the long end of the potato. Hard, plastic reusable straws work best (I use these). Pick one you don’t mind getting dinged up.
2. Starting at ½” or so from one end, use a knife to cut straight down into the potato until you hit the straw.
3. Make cuts along the entire potato, about ⅛” to ¼” apart, and stop when you have about ½” left at the other end of the potato.
4. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
Season and Bake the Potatoes:
1. Brush the melted butter over the potatoes using a silicone brush, making sure to get melted butter into the crevices of the potatoes. (You can squeeze the sides of the potato to open up the slices, or use your fingers to gently separate them.)
2. Liberally season the potatoes with the 9 Spice Mix, or your desired seasonings, making sure to get the spices into the crevices of the potatoes.
Roast in the oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the largest potato is fork-tender.

Notes

I really, really like the 9 Spice Mix on these potatoes, but you can substitute garlic and rosemary, or Homemade Poultry Seasoning or the dry mix of Homemade Ranch Dressing, or really, any other spices you want!

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/crispy-hasselback-potatoes/