Rich Swedish Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Butter
Swedish Classic with a Buttery Twist
A delightful, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside potato dish enriched with garlic butter and parmesan for a rich flavor profile.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
For the Garlic Butter
For Garnishing
Preparation
Prepping the Potatoes
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Slice the potatoes
Slice each potato thinly, about 1/8 inch apart, but not all the way through.
Use a ruler or a pair of chopsticks to ensure you don’t slice through the potatoes completely.
Arrange potatoes
Arrange potatoes in a baking dish.
Soak potatoes (optional)
If time permits, soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to enhance crispiness.
Enhances crispiness.
Making the Garlic Butter
Melt butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Sauté garlic and herbs
Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Do not overheat the garlic; it should stay golden and not brown.
Add olive oil
Stir in olive oil and remove from heat.
Cooking Process
Brush with garlic butter
Brush the potatoes with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring it gets in between the slices.
Reinforce flavor
Halfway through baking, brush again with the garlic butter and sprinkle parmesan.
Final bake
Bake until the edges are crispy and the insides are soft, approximately 1 hour.
Plating & Serving
Rich Swedish Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Butter
Rich Swedish Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Butter
Plating & Serving
Arrange the potatoes on a serving platter, lightly drizzle with remaining garlic butter, and sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest for a bright finish.
Sauce Pairings
Garnishes & Accompaniments
Perfect Sides
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