Easy Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes

Spruce up your spuds with this family favorite recipe for Easy Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes loaded with cheddar and Parmesan cheese and topped off with fresh chives.

I’m bringing hasselback … back.

Oh boy. Face, meet palm. Palm, meet face. But I just couldn’t resist. Every time I say or type or, let’s be honest here, even think of the word “hasselback,” I am transformed back into my 16-year-old, Justin Timberlake-loving self.

Boy band obsession of my youth aside, who doesn’t love a new spin on the most classic of starchy sides? We’ve mastered French fries, perfected potato pancakes, and found endless ways to even put leftover mashed potatoes to great use.

So now it’s time to keep things simple while still stepping it up a notch. The solution? Easy Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes!

Don’t let those jazzy slices scare you. The simple trick is to place the potato between two wooden spoons and just start slicing. The spoons will prevent you from cutting entirely through the potato. And after a quick bake in the oven, all that’s left to do is insert your cheese (or cheeses) of choice then return them to an oven for a quick melt.

And look at the results! Buttery potato slices, melted cheese and fresh chives. These spuds are simple enough for busy weeknights and impressive enough for weekend dinner parties. Get creative with the cheese combos and even top ’em off with some crispy bacon or a dollop of sour cream!

Ready to make your prep and clean-up even easier? Skip the foil and opt for a nonstick pan. I’ve teamed up with Williams Sonoma and SCANPAN for the launch of their new TechnIQ line of nonstick cookware, which takes the stress and mess out of all that gooey, melted cheese. Intrigued? Tune in below!

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Side Dish

Easy Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes

Spruce up your spuds with this quick and easy recipe for cheesy hasselback potatoes.

Author: Kelly Senyei

5 from 22 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 4 medium Russet potatoes
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ▢ 8 to 12 thin slices cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch squares (See Kelly's Notes)
• ▢ 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil 
• Place each potato between two wooden spoons and carefully make cuts every 1/8-inch without cutting all the way through the potato.
• Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and brush them with the melted butter. Season them with salt and pepper.
• Bake the potatoes for 55 to 60 minutes or until tender. Remove them from the oven and carefully insert the  cheddar cheese slices into each cut in the potato. Sprinkle the tops of the potatoes with the Parmesan cheese then return them to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven, top them with the chopped chives and serve immediately.

Kelly's Notes:

• How much cheese you use depends on whether you add the cheese in between every slice or every other slice.
• The potatoes should be fully baked when you add the cheese.
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Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 144mg, Potassium: 888mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 275IU, Vitamin C: 12.5mg, Calcium: 126mg, Iron: 1.9mg

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