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Hasselback Potatoes on Plate with Sprigs of Rosemary
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5 from 3 votes

Hasselback Potatoes

A cross between a baked potato, roast potato and a potato chip. Hasselback potatoes have satisfyingly crispy bits with a comfortingly fluffy interior.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Sweedish
Servings: 8
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Amy

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Pestel and Mortar (optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 8 Medium Potatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 220C (425F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Remove the rosemary leaves from the stem and (optional) using a pestle and mortar, grind the rosemary (which will release flavour and aroma). Add the olive oil to the rosemary and allow to infuse.
  • Wash, scrub and dry the potatoes.
  • Cut a thin layer off of the bottom of each potato, just enough so they don’t roll. Then cut slits across the potato, around 3-5mm (¼-1/8th inch) apart, stopping just before you cut through so that the slices stay connected at the bottom of the potato. To make cutting easier, take two wooden spoons, or two chopsticks, and place them either side of the potato. This should prevent you from cutting all the way through. 
  • Using a pastry brush, brush half of the infused oil evenly on all sides of the potatoes
  • Place the potatoes on the prepared baking tray and bake for 30 mins
  • Remove potatoes from the oven and carefully brush the potatoes with the remaining oil, making sure to brush oil right inside the potato slits. Sprinkle each potato with a generous pinch of salt (skip for babies / young children) 
  • Return to the oven and bake for a further 30 mins or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and cooked in the inside.

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Notes

Potato Variety: You can technically make Hasselback potatoes with any potato but the end result will differ in texture. Personally I prefer Hasselbacks that have crispy edges with a softer fluffy inside and for this, you need a starchier potato (starchy or all-purpose varieties). In the USA  Yukon Gold or Russets are a good choice and in the UK Maris Pipers will work well. I have found that the potato selection is not as large in Australia, and the variety isn’t always detailed, I just picked up a bag of All-Rounders.
Nutritional information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 7mg