HASSELBACK POTATOES STUFFED WITH CHEDDAR AND BACON

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Elevate the regular old baked potato with this impressive side dish for your guests. Stuffed with cheddar and bacon, these potatoes are not only delicious but a showstopper as well fanning out delightfully as they bake.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon pc new world evoo extra virgin olive oil
6 president's choice strawberry blonde potatoes
1/4 teaspoon each salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
250 g prsiden'ts choice aged 2 years white cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons president's choice black label panko breadcrumbs
6 slices president's choice naturally smoked bacon, cooked and sliced into 10 pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Stir together butter and oil. Brush bottom of 14 x 11-inch (3 L) roasting pan with some of the butter-oil mixture. Slice thin lengthwise strip off the bottom of one potato; place flat side down on cutting board. Place two wooden spoons on opposite long sides of potato. Cut potato crosswise into 20 thin slices until almost all the way through, stopping when knife hits spoon handles. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
  • Arrange potatoes flat side down in roasting pan; brush with butter-oil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Scatter rosemary and thyme sprigs around potatoes.
  • Bake in centre of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked through but still firm, basting with butter halfway through. Remove from oven; let cool 5 minutes.
  • Grate 2 tbsp (25 mL) cheese finely; combine with panko. Slice remaining cheese crosswise into 20 slices; cut each slice crosswise into 3 pieces for a total of 60 pieces.
  • Insert bacon alternately with cheese in potato slices. Brush all over with butter from pan. Sprinkle panko mixture over top. Bake in centre oven for 12 to 16 minutes or until cheese is melted and panko mixture is golden.
  • Discard herb sprigs; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.9, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 710.1, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3, Protein 27

Ferdous Hossen
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These potatoes were amazing! I loved the crispy texture and the cheesy bacon filling. I will definitely be making them again.


Ademuyiwa Israel
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These potatoes were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.


Joan O'Hickey
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These potatoes were perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


Muhammad Muzahid Chowdhury
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These potatoes were a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Sheldon Cloete
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These Hasselback potatoes were delicious! I would definitely make them again.


Md Najmul Hosan
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Overall, these Hasselback potatoes were a good side dish. I would make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Nazer kuniyil
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The potatoes were not cooked all the way through. I would cook them for a longer amount of time next time.


Rafi Chowdrhuy
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These potatoes were a bit too crispy for my taste. I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Mckillen 99
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The cheddar and bacon filling was a bit too salty for me. I would use less salt next time.


Lucky Ahmad
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These potatoes were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some butter or oil to the potatoes before baking them next time.


Kingston Pardee
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I love Hasselback potatoes! They're so crispy and flavorful. The cheddar and bacon filling in this recipe is a great addition.


MD Mehadi Hasan Sifat
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These Hasselback potatoes were the perfect side dish for our holiday dinner. They were elegant and delicious, and they really impressed our guests.


Emmanuel Opola
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


mimi thomas
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I made these Hasselback potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about them and asked for the recipe.


Roy Rodriguez
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These Hasselback potatoes were a great side dish for our steak dinner. They were hearty and flavorful, and they went perfectly with the steak.


hameed haqmal
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I was skeptical about the Hasselback potatoes, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out so well. The cheddar and bacon filling was perfect.


Lucas Molele
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These potatoes were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were totally worth it! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Lesole Dipali
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but these Hasselback potatoes were amazing! The bacon and cheddar filling was the perfect combination of salty and cheesy, and the potatoes were cooked to perfection.


Jacob Makhunga
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These Hasselback potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the cheddar and bacon filling was gooey and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.