With crispy edges and tender centers, these hasselback baked potatoes make a wonderful side for any meal.
Brushed with garlic butter and sliced in a neat grid, these potatoes are equally fitting for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Baking them in a muffin tin keeps the garlic butter in place so you won’t lose any flavor. Basting twice during baking creates a golden, extra-crisp exterior.
Recipe Tip
Use chopsticks or the handles of two wooden spoons when slicing. They act as guides and stop your knife from cutting all the way through, leaving the base intact.
Serve the potatoes plain or add sour cream, grated Parmesan and chopped chives for a richer finish.
Why you’ll love Hasselback Baked Potatoes
- Versatile side dish: Pair these elegant potatoes with fish, chicken, pork, lamb, steak or fresh salads.
- Impressive presentation: The grid-cut hasselback style looks special but is simple to make.
- Year-round favorite: This recipe works any time of year.
Hasselback Baked Potato Ingredients
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- Potatoes: Medium, oblong potatoes work best.
- Fresh thyme or chives: Adds a bright, herbaceous note to the garlic butter.
- Butter: Melted butter gives a crisp, flavorful finish; olive oil can be substituted.
- Fresh garlic: One clove minced is enough for a gentle garlic flavor; add more if you prefer.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
How to Make Hasselback Baked Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F.
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
- Slice each potato between two chopsticks or spoon handles to prevent cutting through, then slice across to form a grid. Aim for 2–3 mm (about 1/8 in) thick slices.
- Place each potato in a muffin tin cavity so they stay upright while baking.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic, dried oregano (or other herbs), salt and pepper.
- Brush the garlic butter over the potatoes, reserving a little for later.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes. At about 40 minutes, open the oven and brush the remaining butter over the potatoes to deepen the color and crisp the edges.
- Finish by tasting and adjusting seasoning, then serve warm.
Possible Variations
- Cheesy topping: Sprinkle grated Parmesan or cheddar on top, or tuck thin slices of cheese between the slices for a melty finish.
- Herb swaps: Mix the garlic butter with basil, oregano, sage or rosemary for different flavor profiles.
- Different glazes: Swap garlic butter for hot honey, barbecue sauce, or a breadcrumb topping for variety.
- Extra sauce: Serve additional garlic butter or a flavored aioli on the side for dipping.
FAQs
Place two chopsticks parallel on a cutting board and set the potato between them. They act as guards so your knife won’t slice through the base. Wooden spoon handles work the same way.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
You can slice and store prepared potatoes in the fridge, then brush with melted garlic butter and bake just before serving.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C / 356°F for about 5 minutes until warmed through; use the grill briefly for extra crispness, watching closely.
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Equipment
- muffin tin
- chopsticks or wooden spoon handles
Ingredients
- 12 medium potatoes
- 40 g melted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or other herbs)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (adjust to taste)
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F.
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
- Place a potato between two chopsticks and slice across to create evenly spaced cuts, about 2–3 mm thick, without cutting through.
- Rotate the potato, reposition the chopsticks and slice again to form a grid. Repeat for all potatoes.
- Set each potato in a muffin tin cavity so it stands upright.
- Combine melted butter, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Brush the butter mixture over the potatoes, reserving a small amount.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes. About 40 minutes in, open the oven and brush the remaining garlic butter over the potatoes for extra color and crispness.
- Remove, check seasoning, and serve warm.
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Notes
TIP: Use the grill for the last few minutes to make the edges extra crispy, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline.