Hasselback Potatoes

 

Hasselback Potatoes are simply a baked potato with a twist.  Give them a try, I'm sure you will love them.  Why are they named Hasselback?   No idea...but they are good!


Hasselback Potatoes

2 to 4 large baking potatoes
4 cloves of garlic sliced into very thin slices
1/2 stick real butter
2 Tbsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. pepper

Melt butter, salt and pepper together.  Slice garlic into very very thin slices.  Place the potatoes on a solid surface and using a sharp knife, cut it into very thin slices, but don't cut all the way through.  You want to leave about 1/4 inch along the bottom in tact.  So, the potato will open up as the sections are spread out.

Between each section, place a piece of sliced garlic.  This not only helps hold them open, but flavors them.  Put each potato onto a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle the butter mixture over the top.  Using a brush coat the sides of the potato also with the butter.  Wrap the aluminum foil tightly around the potato.  Repeat for other potatoes.  Place potatoes into the oven on 400 degrees and bake for approximately 40 to 60 minutes (this will vary depending on the size of the potato.

Remove from oven and unwrap.  Check for doneness and if potato is done in the center then use the butter from the foil and drizzle over the top.  Serve and Enjoy!