Hasselback potatoes: The Swedish dish stealing the spotlight
We often think of potatoes as just a side dish. However, they can take center stage and look incredibly impressive. This Swedish recipe has been a surefire hit for me on multiple occasions.
Hasselback potatoes are gaining popularity, but many people are unaware of their origin. They are a traditional dish from Sweden. The hallmark of this recipe is the deeply sliced potatoes, giving them a distinctive accordion-like appearance. They are then baked in the oven with various toppings.
Swedish idea
In Sweden, they discovered a way to make potatoes delicious and visually appealing. Plus, they are easy to prepare. This versatile dish can be quickly made for lunch or dinner. The crispy skin of the potatoes contrasts nicely with the soft interior. Baking at high temperatures achieves their unique taste and aroma, making them very flavorful.
Fillings
Whipping up this tempting dish is remarkably simple. To ensure even baking, choose potatoes of similar size. Peel or scrub them well, then slice them thinly without cutting all the way through. Next, add smoked bacon, onion, and garlic to fill the cuts in the potatoes. Cheese is also a great addition. After brushing them with olive oil and seasoning them with salt and pepper, place them on a baking sheet and bake until golden.
Potatoes in Scandinavian style
Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 slices of smoked bacon
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil or oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation method:
- Peel the potatoes or scrub them thoroughly and dry them.
- Slice the potatoes into thin slices, but do not cut all the way through. The slices should remain connected at the bottom, creating an "accordion" shape.
- Slice the smoked bacon, onion, and garlic into thin pieces.
- Insert these ingredients into the cuts in the potatoes.
- Brush the potatoes with oil or olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the Hasselback potatoes in an ovenproof dish coated with a thin layer of fat.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the potatoes for 30-40 minutes.
- After the first 30 minutes, check with a fork if the potatoes are soft.
- Finally, bake the potatoes for another 5-10 minutes without a cover to brown them on the outside.
