Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Hasselback Potatoes recipe is a crispy and buttery recipe, which is made with Russet potatoes and fresh chives. It’s an impressive side dish, ready in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Pioneer Woman Hasselback Potatoes Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
How To Make Pioneer Woman Hasselback Potatoes
- Prep the oven and butter mixture: Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, olive oil, finely chopped chives, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Slice the potatoes: Place a potato between the handles of two wooden spoons or chopsticks. This will act as a guide. Carefully slice the potato into thin, evenly spaced slices, stopping when your knife hits the spoon handles. This prevents you from slicing all the way through. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- Brush with butter and season: Place the sliced potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush them generously with the chive butter mixture, making a special effort to get the butter and oil in between all the slices.
- Bake until crispy: Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender on the inside and the edges of the slices are golden brown and crisp.
Recipe Tips
- What’s the best way to slice them without cutting through? The wooden spoon or chopstick trick is foolproof. By placing one on either side of the potato, you create a physical stop for your knife, ensuring you never accidentally slice all the way through the base.
- How do you get them extra crispy? The high heat of a 450°F oven is key. Additionally, fanning out the slices slightly before baking and making sure the butter and oil mixture gets between them allows the edges to cook and crisp up like the edges of potato chips.
- What are the best potatoes to use for Hasselback? Starchy potatoes like Russets are the perfect choice. They become wonderfully light and fluffy on the inside while the outside and the thin edges of the slices get incredibly crispy.
- Can I add cheese to these potatoes? Yes! For a cheesy version, sprinkle grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese over the potatoes during the last 10 minutes of baking.
What To Serve With Hasselback Potatoes
These impressive-looking potatoes are a fantastic side dish that elevates any meal. They are a classic pairing for steakhouse-style dinners and go wonderfully with:
- A perfectly seared Ribeye Steak
- A whole Roasted Chicken
- Pan-seared Pork Chops
- A holiday roast or prime rib
How To Store Hasselback Potatoes
- Refrigerate: Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They will lose their crispiness.
- Reheat: To restore their crispy texture, the best way to reheat Hasselback potatoes is in a 400°F oven or an air fryer for 10-15 minutes until hot and crisped up.
Hasselback Potatoes Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 potato
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Why didn’t my potatoes get crispy?
This is usually due to one of three things: the oven wasn’t hot enough, you didn’t use enough butter/oil, or the slices were too thick. Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 450°F and that the potatoes are well-coated in the fat, which is what helps them u0022fryu0022 and crisp up in the oven.
Can I make these ahead of time?
It’s best to bake them fresh for maximum crispiness. However, you can slice the potatoes ahead of time and keep them submerged in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for a few hours to prevent them from browning. Drain and pat them very dry before proceeding with the recipe.
Do I have to use chives?
No, you can easily customize the flavor. Finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme would be delicious. You could also mash a clove of garlic into the softened butter for a garlic-butter version.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Fried Potatoes and Onions Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Potato Corn Chowder Recipe
Pioneer Woman Hasselback Potatoes Recipe
Description
An impressive yet easy side dish featuring whole potatoes sliced into a fan shape and roasted until the edges are crispy and the inside is perfectly tender.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Stir together the softened butter, olive oil, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Place a potato between the handles of two wooden spoons and slice it into thin intervals, without cutting all the way through. Repeat with all potatoes.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and brush them generously with the butter mixture, making sure to get it between the slices.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender on the inside and crisp and golden on the outside.
Notes
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