Hasselback Potatoes – Ahead of Thyme

These Hasselback Potatoes are infused with garlic butter and feature signature cuts that make these potatoes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The smell of buttery garlic with fresh herbs will make you salivate before they’re even done baking.

Plus, it’s way easier to make this fancy side dish than you might think! Spend just minutes to make the garlic butter, add slices to your potatoes, combine them, and pop into the oven to let magic happen. Garlic hasselback potatoes complete almost any meal and pair especially well with roasted or grilled proteins.

If you didn’t already know, I am kind of obsessed with potatoes. I love them baked, mashed, fried, roasted, au gratin, in a poutine, and basically prepared in any way that potatoes can be prepared. Hasselback potatoes with garlic herb butter are kind of my new favourite: an elegant potato side dish with lots of flavor that can’t be beat.

Why You’ll Love these Hasselback Potatoes

• Quick and easy prep. This fancy potato side isn’t as time-intensive as it may look! It actually takes only 10-15 minutes to get these garlic butter hasselback potatoes ready to bake in the oven, and the oven does most of the work.
• Delicious garlic butter flavor. The secret to making these potatoes taste as good as they look is in the garlic butter. This amazing fragrant butter is infused with the flavors of garlic and fresh herbs which makes an irresistible combo that your whole family will love.
• The best texture. These garlic hasselback potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender, buttery amazingness on the inside. Just the texture you want when it comes to potatoes. Move over mashed potatoes, there is a new spud in town and it is taking over the holiday dinner table!
• Perfect for special occasions. Hasselback potatoes are an excellent side for dinner parties, anniversaries, and other special occasions because they are fancy but don’t take a lot of time or expertise to make. But, you don’t have to wait until the holidays to enjoy them — they are easy enough to make for weeknight dinners too.

Ingredient Notes

To make these easy and delicious Hasselback Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• unsalted butter – unsalted butter gives you the most control over the flavor, but you can use salted if it’s all you have on hand. Just make sure you adjust the amount of salt used in the recipe.
• garlic – you can pre-minced garlic by swapping 1 teaspoon for each clove.
• rosemary – fresh rosemary will be the most fragrant and flavorful, but you can also use dried rosemary if you’re in a pinch.
• potatoes – for this recipe, use russet or yukon gold potatoes and make sure to thoroughly wash and dry them before seasoning.
• fresh herbs – soft herbs like parsley, basil, dill, and thyme are perfect for these hasselback potatoes.
• parmesan cheese – asiago or cheddar cheese will also work in place of the parmesan.
• salt and pepper

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, small skillet, quarter sheet baking pan, and sharp knife.

How to Make the Best Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Butter

1. Make the garlic herb butter. In a small skillet or saucepan, head butter over medium heat. Once the butter starts to melt, add garlic and rosemary and heat until the butter has completely melted and the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to allow the flavours to infuse into the butter.

2. Slice potatoes. Lay each potato down flat. If your potatoes are rolling around, you can slice a small layer off the bottom so that it can sit flat (optional). Using a sharp knife, cut crosswire slices into the potato, spaced about ⅛-inch to ¼-inch apart. Do not slice all the way through — make sure to leave about ¼-inch of the potato in tact from the bottom. Repeat with remaining potatoes.

3. Add garlic butter. Brush the potatoes with half of the garlic herb butter.

4. Bake. Place potatoes on a quarter sheet baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake in a 425F preheated oven for 25 minutes.
5. Define slices. Take the potatoes out of the oven and gently separate the slices slightly using a butter knife.

6. Add more garlic butter. Brush on more garlic herb butter, making sure you get it in between each slice. You may need to reheat the butter first if it has hardened too much. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Bake again. Place the potatoes back into the oven and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the outsides are golden brown and crispy.
8. Serve. Top with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese (optional), and serve immediately. You can also pop the potatoes back in the oven for a few minutes to lightly melt the Parmesan cheese, if desired.

How to Serve

Hasselback potatoes can be served with almost many main course entree. We like to make a complete meal and serve it with simple salad, dinner rolls, and a centerpiece roasted protein like chicken, fish, beef, or pork. Some of our favorite to serve with this potato side are:

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Place leftover potatoes in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 425℉ for 15-20 minutes.

How to Freeze

Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Cook them straight from frozen by baking at 425℉ for 20-25 minutes.

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