Best 3 Basic Hasselback Idaho Potatoes Recipes
In the realm of culinary delights, few side dishes can rival the humble yet versatile hasselback Idaho potato. Hailing from the vast farmlands of the American West, this spud has gained immense popularity for its crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside texture and its ability to soak up a variety of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook seeking to add a new dish to your repertoire or a novice in the kitchen looking for an easy yet impressive recipe, this guide will take you through the steps to craft the perfect basic hasselback Idaho potatoes.
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HASSELBACK POTATOES
Find out how to make Ree Drummond's crisp and buttery Hasselback Potatoes from Food Network.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Stir together the butter, olive oil, chives and some salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place a potato between the handles of 2 wooden spoons or 2 chopsticks. Slice the potato into thin slices, leaving 1/4 inch at the bottom unsliced; the spoon handles will prevent you from slicing the potato all the way through. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Put the potatoes on a baking sheet and brush on the butter mixture, making sure to get in between all the slices. Bake until tender and crisp, 55 to 60 minutes.
BASIC HASSELBACK IDAHO® POTATOES
For just a little more effort than a plain baked potato, you can make these showy Hasselback potatoes. They are easy to make and encompass two favorite potato textures - edges that are crispy like your favorite French fries with a creamy center reminiscent of mashed. These basic Hasselback potatoes will make you look like a cooking whiz and using Idaho® Potatoes will prove that you clearly have discerning taste!
Provided by Idaho® Potatoes
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a bowl of cold water with a squeeze of lemon juice in it. Slice off the bottom of each Idaho® Russet Potato lengthwise to make them steadier for cutting. Place potato between two chopsticks. Cut slits 1/4 apart using the chopsticks as a guide to keep from cutting all the way through. The slices should stay connected at the bottom. Carefully fan out the sliced pieces without breaking them apart. Place the cut potato in the prepared bowl of water while you cut the remaining potatoes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add a couple of sprigs of rosemary, the sliced garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Let sit a few minutes to season the butter.
- Remove potatoes from water and dry thoroughly. Place on a baking sheet. Brush potatoes with some of the melted butter and bake for 1 hour. Halfway through cooking, the potatoes will start to fan out. When this happens, brush with some more of the melted butter.
- Remove from the oven. Brush with remaining butter, sprinkle with salt, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 82 mg
HASSELBACK POTATOES WITH GARLIC-PAPRIKA OIL
There may never be a better book title than "Aristocrat in Burlap," a dramatic biography of the Idaho potato, from the first seedlings cultivated by Presbyterian missionaries in the 1840s (with considerable help from Native Americans) to the brown-skinned Burbanks that built today's $2.7 billion industry. The large size of Idaho potatoes - often 3 to 4 pounds each in the 19th century, nourished by volcanic soil and Snake River water - is the source of the mystique. The Hasselback potato, named for the hotel in Stockholm where the recipe was invented in the 1950s, shows off the sheer mass of the Idaho potato like nothing else. In the original, the potato is wrapped in bacon, but you can get good smoky flavor and a gorgeous ruddy color by using smoked paprika.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a pot. Cover with cold water by at least 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as water boils, set a timer and cook potatoes for 10 minutes. Drain, cover with cold water, and let cool to room temperature. (This can be done up to 1 day ahead. Do not refrigerate.)
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine oil, garlic and paprika in a bowl or measuring cup. Have a pastry brush ready.
- Place a potato on a large spoon. Use a sharp knife to make 1/8-inch-thick slices in the potato, crosswise, without cutting through the bottom, so potato remains intact. The sides of the spoon will prevent the blade from going too far down. (Or, rest potato on counter and line up a chopstick on each side to block the knife.) Don't worry if the potato skin starts to shred; it will look fine after baking. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- Place potatoes on a piece of foil and brush generously with the paprika oil, using fingers to separate slices and let oil drip down. Sprinkle with salt, making sure that it gets between the slices.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush again with oil. Use oven mitts to gently squeeze potato and open up the slices. Sprinkle again with salt. Bake 10 to 20 minutes more, until potatoes are cooked through. Serve whole or half potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 735 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for Hasselback potatoes because they are large, have a firm texture, and hold their shape well when cooked.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: Use a sharp knife to make even slices in the potatoes, about 1/4 inch thick. If the slices are too thick, they will not cook evenly.
- Don't cut all the way through the potatoes: Leave a small amount of potato intact at the bottom so that the potatoes stay together when cooked.
- Brush the potatoes with oil or butter: This will help the potatoes brown and crisp up in the oven.
- Season the potatoes with your favorite herbs and spices: Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Bake the potatoes until they are tender and browned: This usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Serve the potatoes immediately: Hasselback potatoes are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Hasselback potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices to suit your taste. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to serve potatoes, give Hasselback potatoes a try!
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