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    Baby Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic & Rosemary

    Published: Sep 5, 2022 · Modified: Nov 1, 2022 by Lauren Woodger · Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links - This means I receive a commission for purchases made through those links, at no cost to you · Leave a Comment

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    Baby hasselback potatoes on a white plate garnished with parsley. A tea towel and fresh rosemary are in the background.
    Cooked baby hasselback potatoes on a baking tray.
    Cooked baby hasselback potatoes on a baking tray.

    Made with only 5 ingredients, these Baby Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic & Rosemary are deliciously golden and crispy and make a great alternative to the standard roast potato. My version is dairy free and vegan too!

    mini hasselback potatoes on a plate with some rosemary garnish

    I mean, potatoes are life, right? 

    They're so versatile and can be cooked & enjoyed in so many different ways,  Let me tell you about one of my favourite potato recipes ever: Baby Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic and Rosemary. 

    They are right up there with these Slow Cooker Roast Potatoes & Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes.

    Hasselback potatoes can be made using large or standard-sized potatoes, and you can also create mini versions using baby potatoes, like in this recipe.

    These little guys are like a flavour explosion in your mouth! They've got this amazing combo of crispy edges, super soft insides, with a delicious kick of garlic & rosemary. 

    Trust me, whether you're having a weeknight family dinner or throwing a dinner party with your friends, these baby Hasselback potatoes will steal the show!

    If you love potatoes as much as me why not also check out my chicken, bacon and mushroom pie with potato topping or my dairy-free lamb and sweet potato hotpot.

    This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free, making it suitable for people with many food allergies.

    Jump to:
    • 🤔 What Are Hasselback Potatoes?
    • 🥔 Ingredients Used & Substitutions
    • ⚡ Variations
    • 🤔 Do You Need To Peel Hasselback Potatoes?
    • ✏️ How To Make This Recipe
    • 💡 Tips & Tricks
    • 🍴 What To Serve With Hasselback Potatoes?
    •  💬FAQs
    • 📖 More Ideas To Serve With This Dish..
    • 📖 Recipe
    • .
    • 💬 Comments

    🤔 What Are Hasselback Potatoes?

    Hasselback potatoes are a type of potato dish that originated in Sweden. The name "Hasselback" comes from the restaurant Hasselbacken in Stockholm where they were first introduced in the 1940’s.

    You prepare hasselback potatoes by making thin, evenly spaced parallel cuts along the width of a whole potato, typically leaving the bottom intact. The cuts are made about three-quarters of the way through the potato, creating a series of thin slices that remain attached at the base.

    The potatoes are then seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes herbs or spices, and baked until crispy and tender.

    🥔 Ingredients Used & Substitutions

    ✋ Be sure to double check all packaging for allergens. ✋

    ingredients laid out for hasselback potatoes
    • Potatoes - I have used new potatoes ( or baby potatoes as they are also known). Yukon Gold new potatoes are a good choice. You can also make these Hasselback potatoes with standard-sized potatoes too.
    • Olive Oil - Use the best quality olive oil you can.
    • Garlic - I love garlic so much!! The health benefits of garlic are unreal and I try to include it in as many recipes as possible. Garlic can help your immune system, lower blood pressure, and help to prevent cancer & dementia, it's my superfood!
    • Dairy Free Butter - I have used Flora plant butter to test this recipe and the results were great, however, any dairy-free butter will work. If you don’t require the recipe to be dairy free you can just use regular butter.
    • Fresh Rosemary - Always use fresh rosemary where you can. If you can’t find fresh rosemary you can substitute it for dried rosemary, just use a third of the amount, as dried herbs have a much stronger flavour.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    ⚡ Variations

    • Mix up the herbs! - Swap the rosemary for fresh parsley or chives. Why not try some fresh thyme and add a little grated lemon zest and juice to the basting mixture for a fresh zingy flavour?
    • Make them fully loaded! - Sprinkle some grated vegan cheese over the potatoes ten minutes before the end of the cooking time. Once they are out of the oven, top with vegan sour cream or Oatly creme fraiche, chopped crispy bacon and freshly chopped chives.
    • Mexican-Style: Season the potatoes with a blend of chilli powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. After baking, top them with salsa, diced avocado, and a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco or feta.
      Pesto: Instead of butter, brush the potatoes with a shop bought pesto or make my basil no nut pesto. Bake until golden and crispy.
    • Rosemary and Balsamic Glaze: Combine melted butter, balsamic glaze, chopped fresh rosemary, and a touch of honey. Brush the mixture over the potatoes before baking to create a savoury-sweet flavour.

    🤔 Do You Need To Peel Hasselback Potatoes?

    It’s really up to you! Some people prefer to leave the skin on, as it adds texture and flavour. Additionally, the skin can help hold the potato together as it bakes. However, if you prefer a smoother and more uniform appearance, you can peel the potatoes before making the cuts.

    Ultimately, it's up to you to decide whether to peel the potatoes or leave the skin on. I don't peel mine and love to leave the skin on.

    ✏️ How To Make This Recipe

    ⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️

    Chopping baby potatoes into hasselback potatoes using two wooden spoons with. a knife on a chopping board.

    Step 1: First, wash the potatoes to remove any excess dirt that may be left on them. Use some kitchen towel roll to pat them fully dry.

    Step 2: Next, starting at one end of the potato, you need to make slices through the potato width ways, leaving around ¼ - ⅛ inch between each slice.

    (See the "tips & tricks" section further down the page for a great hack on how to do this easily!)

    Be careful not to let the knife cut all the way through the potato otherwise, they will fall apart.

    olive oil butter garlic and rosemary mixed together in a black bowl with a basting brush in it. This is a dressing for mini hasselback potatoes

    Step 3: For the marinade, finely chop the garlic or, if you prefer a milder garlic flavour without any chunks, use a garlic press to crush it.

    Remove the leaves from the rosemary stem, discard the stem & roughly chop the leaves with a sharp knife.

    Step 4: Melt the dairy-free butter in a saucepan on the hob or in the microwave and then mix in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic and chopped rosemary.

    hasselback potatoes being basted with garlic butter and oil

    Step 5: Arrange the hasselback potatoes evenly on a baking tray and baste them with the oil and butter mixture using a pastry brush.  Only use half the mixture as you will use the other half a bit later on.

    Season with salt and pepper, however, if you are cooking for small children you may wish to leave out the salt.

    cooked mini hasselback potatoes with garlic on a baking tray.

    Step 6: Place the potatoes in a hot oven. After 20 minutes remove the potatoes from the oven and baste them again using the other half of the mixture.

    Return to the oven to bake for a further 20-25 minutes until deliciously golden and crispy.

    Serve immediately.

    💡 Tips & Tricks

    • Potato selection: Choose potatoes that are uniform in size and shape. This will help to ensure they all cook evenly.
    • Stabilising the potato: To make slicing easier and prevent rolling, you can place the potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks when slicing or on a large serving spoon. This will help guide your knife and helps to stop you from cutting right through to the bottom of the potato. You can also use a hasselback slicer like this one,  although I haven’t tried this and just use the wooden spoon method as I find this works well.
    • Level up: If the potatoes aren’t level, slice a little bit off the bottom to make them flat and easier to slice.
    • Serve promptly: Mini Hasselback potatoes are best enjoyed immediately after baking while they're still hot and crispy.

    🍴 What To Serve With Hasselback Potatoes?

    These crispy hasselback potatoes are so versatile! You can serve them up instead of your traditional roast potatoes with your roast dinner. Try them with this slow-cooked rolled lamb breast & air fryer honey roasted carrots.

    Alternatively, they are great with some grilled chicken breast and a crisp, fresh salad like this Italian Panzanella Toscana Salad.

    As they are mini, they make a great addition to a buffet table served with some vegan garlic aioli for dipping!

    Also, I have 21 delicious ideas on what to serve with roast potatoes here.

    close up shot of mini hasselback potatoes garnished with parsley.

     💬FAQs

    Can I make baby Hasselback potatoes in the air fryer?

    You sure can. Just preheat your air fryer to 180˚C / 360˚F and prepare the potatoes as per the recipe card.
    Add the potatoes to the air fryer in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until nice and crispy, giving the potatoes a shake and basting again halfway through.

    Can I re-heat hasselback potatoes?

    Yes!
    The potatoes can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. They can be reheated easily in the oven at 200˚C / 395˚F for 10 minutes or so until they are piping hot and crispy.
    You can also reheat them in the air fryer using the reheat function for 5-10 minutes.
    I would advise re-heating in the oven or air fryer rather than the microwave as you won’t get that mouth-watering crispness in the microwave.

    Can the potatoes be frozen?

    It is perfectly safe to freeze the hasselback potatoes in a freezable bag or container for up to 3 months, however, I do find they do not crisp up as much and are a bit mushy when re-heating.

    To re-heat, oven bake at 200˚C - 395˚F for 20-25 minutes until piping hot.

    What type of potatoes are best for making Hasselback potatoes

    The best potatoes for making Hasselback potatoes are typically an oval or oblong shape. Varieties such as Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes work well due to their starchy texture. It's important to choose potatoes that are relatively uniform in size so that they cook evenly.

    Can I prepare Hasselback potatoes in advance?

    Yes, you can partially prepare Hasselback potatoes in advance.
    You can wash and cut the potatoes, and then store them submerged in water in the fridge for a few hours.

    However, it's best to season and bake them just before serving to ensure the potatoes maintain their texture and flavour

    📖 More Ideas To Serve With This Dish..

    Check out some more mouth-watering dishes to serve alongside your crispy baby Hasselback potatoes...

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    • Brussel sprouts with bacon and garlic in a white bowl.
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    If you loved this recipe, please leave me a 5🌟 rating or comment below. I really do appreciate it. 😊

    📖 Recipe

    close up shot of mini hasselback potatoes garnished with parsley.

    Baby Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic & Rosemary

    Lauren Woodger
    Made with only 5 ingredients, these Baby Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic & Rosemary are deliciously golden and crispy and make a great alternative to the standard roast potato. My version is dairy free and vegan too!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine British
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 264 kcal

    Equipment

    • Garlic press
    • Baking Tray
    • Sharp knife
    • Pastry Brush

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 Kg (2.2 lb) baby potatoes
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or crushed
    • 40 g (1.5 oz) dairy free butter use regular butter if you don't require dairy free
    • 2 sprigs rosemary leaves roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200˚C / 395˚F.

    Prep the potatoes

    • Wash the potatoes under cold running water and fully pat dry using kitchen towel roll.
    • To slice the potatoes, start at one end of the potato, and make slices three-quarters of the way through the potato width ways, leaving around ¼ - ⅛ inch between each slice. (See the "tips & tricks" section in the notes below for a hack on how to do this easily). Repeat for all of the potatoes.
      Be careful not to let the knife cut all the way through the potato otherwise, they will fall apart.

    Make the marinade

    • Chop the garlic really finely or crush it with a garlic press. 
    • Remove the leaves from the rosemary stem, discard the stem & roughly chop the leaves.
    • Melt the dairy free butter in a saucepan on the hob or in the microwave and then mix together in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic and chopped rosemary.

    Baste and bake

    • Arrange the potatoes evenly on a baking tray and baste them with the oil and butter mixture using a pastry brush.  Only use half the mixture as you will use the other half a bit later on.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Bake the potatoes in the oven. After 25 minutes remove the potatoes and baste them again using the other half of the mixture.
    • Return to the oven to bake for a further 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
      Serve immediately. 

    Notes

     Tips & Tricks
    • Potato selection: Choose potatoes that are uniform in size and shape. This will help to ensure they all cook evenly.
    • Stabilising the potato: To make slicing easier and prevent rolling, you can place the potato between two wooden chopsticks when slicing or on a large serving spoon. This will help guide your knife and helps to stop you from cutting right through to the bottom of the potato. You can also use a hasselback slicer like this one,  although I haven’t tried this and just use the wooden spoon method as I find this works well.
    • Level up: If the potatoes aren’t level, slice a little bit off the bottom to make them flat and easier to slice.
    • Serve promptly: Mini Hasselback potatoes are best enjoyed immediately after baking while they're still hot and crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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