Hasselback Potatoes

By Lidey Heuck

Published Oct. 27, 2023

Hasselback Potatoes
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Rating
4(906)
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With their signature accordion-like appearance, Hasselback potatoes are said to have been invented at Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm in the 1950s. The potatoes are thinly sliced, but kept intact at the base, making for crispy edges and tender insides. While this technique may look difficult to tackle, it requires only a pair of chopsticks or wooden spoon handles to prevent the knife blade from cutting all the way through the potato. Hasselback potatoes are a canvas for toppings of all kinds: A dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of Cheddar, bacon bits or chopped scallions would all be nice additions. 

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 4medium russet potatoes (about 10 ounces each), washed and dried
  • 4tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4tablespoons olive oil
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving
  • ½teaspoon black pepper, plus more serving
  • 1teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

390 calories; 25 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 5 grams protein; 483 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Place one potato on a cutting board with the long side facing you. Arrange two chopsticks, skewers or wooden spoon handles along the long sides of the potato, sliding them slightly underneath. Cut the potato crosswise into ⅛-inch-thick slices. (The chopsticks will prevent the blade from cutting all the way through and will keep the potato intact.) Repeat with the remaining potatoes and place them on the sheet pan.

  3. Step 3

    In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave in 10-second intervals. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary and mix with a fork. Brush the butter mixture over the potatoes, taking your time to pull the slices apart and brush in between them.

  4. Step 4

    Roast the potatoes, basting between the slices (they’ll open as they cook) with butter from the pan every 20 minutes, until they’re fork-tender in the center but crisp on the edges, 60 to 70 minutes. Season the potatoes with more salt and pepper and serve hot.

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Matthew B.

You can also slightly cut the bottom length of the potato so it sits flat on the board before you begin slicing. Eliminates the rocking if that bothers you.

Eegulleye

Same technique can be used with honeynut or small butternut squash (peel, cut off ends, scrape out innards), and also with long Asian eggplant. For the squash brush a miso-honey-olive oil glaze on before baking - you won't be disappointed!

George

I've been making these for years. They aren't well known here in the USA. It requires a little extra effort, but they make an impressive display. The traditional way is to serve them with breadcrumbs, either plain or Italian, sprinkled on top during the last few minutes of cooking.

Caroline

I've tried other versions of this recipe that involve boiling the potato before roasting and that is not necessary, as this NYTimes version turned out perfectly... I also love slicing off the bottom of the potato because it creates this nice crispy layer on the bottom like a potato chip - if that's your thing. Also, I reccomend making more of the butter-oil mixture than what is called for.

Mark H

Using a convection oven will shorten the cooking time.

bsj40052

Would recommend! Made extra so we could use the leftovers for other recipes such as frittata, breakfast posts ours, added to a soup…

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