With just 3 ingredients, get ready to enjoy the best potatoes ever!
Indulge your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece – the Perfect Roasted Hasselback Potatoes. This recipe transforms humble russet potatoes into a crispy, golden-brown delight with a tender interior. The combination of olive oil, melted butter, and optional toppings elevates these potatoes to a savory sensation. Follow this comprehensive guide to create a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone at your table asking for seconds.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Russet potatoes | 4 medium-sized |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Unsalted butter | 2 tablespoons, melted |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Optional toppings: | – |
| – Grated cheese | As desired |
| – Minced garlic | As desired |
| – Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme) | As desired |
| – Breadcrumbs | As desired |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s ready for roasting.
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Scrub and pat dry 4 medium-sized russet potatoes.
- Create Even Slices:
- Place a potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoon handles to prevent cutting through entirely.
- Make thin, evenly spaced slices along each potato, cutting down until the knife hits the chopsticks.
- Make the Oil and Butter Mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
- Brush and Season:
- Brush the oil and butter mixture over and between the potato slices, ensuring it drips down between the cuts.
- Generously season each potato with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to Baking Sheet:
- Place the prepared potatoes on a baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Roast in the Oven:
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the exterior is crispy and golden-brown, and the interior is tender.
- Midway Enhancement:
- Halfway through the baking time, remove the potatoes and brush them again with the oil and butter mixture.
- Optional Toppings:
- If using optional toppings like grated cheese, minced garlic, fresh herbs, or breadcrumbs, sprinkle them over the potatoes during the last ten minutes of roasting.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Once done, remove the potatoes from the oven.
- If desired, garnish with fresh herbs before serving hot.
- Enjoy your Perfect Roasted Hasselback Potatoes as a flavorful addition to your meal.
