Description

This classic Hasselback Potatoes recipe transforms ordinary potatoes into a crispy, flavorful delight topped with garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan cheese. The thin slices allow the olive oil and seasonings to infuse the potato, creating irresistible layers of texture and taste. Perfect as a side dish for any meal, these potatoes are baked to golden perfection with a savory cheese finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

4 medium-sized potatoes

Seasoning Mix

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Topping

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the potatoes to a crispy finish.
Prepare Potatoes: Thoroughly wash and dry the potatoes to remove any dirt, ensuring a clean and crisp skin upon baking.
Slice Potatoes: Carefully make several evenly spaced cuts across the top of each potato, slicing thinly but avoiding cutting all the way through so the potato stays intact.
Mix Seasoning: In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped fresh rosemary, creating a fragrant and flavorful mixture.
Brush Potatoes: Generously brush the seasoning mixture over each potato, making sure some seeps into the cuts for maximum flavor infusion.
Bake Potatoes: Place the prepared potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the potatoes are tender inside and crispy on the edges.
Add Cheese Topping: Remove the baking sheet and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each potato, then return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese and add a savory finish.
Serve: Once baked and cheese is melted and slightly browned, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving to enjoy a perfect bite.

Notes

Be careful not to cut all the way through the potatoes to maintain their structure during baking.
For an added touch, you can sprinkle some fresh herbs like thyme or parsley before serving.
If you prefer a richer flavor, use butter instead of olive oil or a mixture of both.
To speed up cooking, you can parboil the potatoes for 5-7 minutes before slicing, but it’s optional.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.