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**Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Side Dish**
If you’re looking to elevate your potato game, **Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes** are the answer. With their crispy, golden edges, tender centers, and cheesy, savory layers, these potatoes are sure to be a hit at any meal. Whether served as a side dish for a holiday feast, a family dinner, or as part of a special occasion, these Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes will impress your guests with their beautiful presentation and mouthwatering flavors.
### What Are Hasselback Potatoes?
Hasselback potatoes are a Swedish-inspired dish that features whole potatoes cut into thin slices, creating a fan-like effect. The slices are carefully spaced apart, allowing the potato to crisp up while retaining its tender interior. The beauty of Hasselback potatoes lies not only in their crispy texture but also in their versatility. You can season them in a variety of ways, and the layers provide the perfect opportunity to add delicious fillings, like cheese, butter, garlic, and herbs.
In this recipe, we take the classic Hasselback potato and add a cheesy twist. Melty cheese seeps into the crevices between the slices, creating a flavorful, gooey bite in every forkful.
### Ingredients for Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes
To make **Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes**, you’ll need the following ingredients:
– **4 medium russet potatoes** (or any starchy potatoes)
– **2 tablespoons olive oil** (for brushing)
– **Salt and pepper** (to taste)
– **1 cup shredded cheddar cheese** (or a cheese of your choice, like Gruyère, mozzarella, or a blend)
– **2 tablespoons butter** (melted)
– **3 cloves garlic** (minced)
– **2 tablespoons fresh chives** (chopped, for garnish)
– **1 tablespoon fresh parsley** (optional, for garnish)
– **Optional toppings**: sour cream, crumbled bacon, green onions, or Parmesan cheese
### How to Make Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes
#### Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
Start by preheating your oven to **425°F (220°C)**. While the oven is heating up, wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Dry them off with a towel.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the potatoes into thin, even slices—about **1/8 inch thick**. Make sure not to cut all the way through. The slices should remain attached at the bottom of the potato, creating that signature “Hasselback” fan shape. You can use two wooden spoons or chopsticks on either side of the potato as a guide to avoid cutting all the way through.
#### Step 2: Season the Potatoes
Place the prepared potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a baking dish. Brush each potato generously with olive oil, making sure to coat every surface, including between the slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
#### Step 3: Add the Cheesy Filling
Melt the butter in a small bowl and mix in the minced garlic. Carefully spoon the garlic butter mixture between the potato slices, allowing the butter and garlic to flavor each slice. This adds both richness and a delightful garlic aroma to the potatoes.
Now, it’s time to add the cheese! Gently stuff the shredded cheddar (or your cheese of choice) into the gaps between the potato slices. The cheese will melt and become wonderfully gooey as the potatoes bake.
#### Step 4: Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for about **45-55 minutes**. The exact baking time will depend on the size of the potatoes. After about 30 minutes, check on the potatoes and baste them with more butter or olive oil to ensure they crisp up nicely.
You’ll know the potatoes are done when they’re golden brown and crispy on the edges, with the cheese fully melted and bubbling. The insides should be tender when pierced with a fork.
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