Hasselback Potatoes

What are hasselback potatoes? Originated from Sweden and called Hasselbackspotatis, there are the type of baked potato, where potatoes are thinly sliced halfway into a fancy accordion shape. Simple but so impressive. These easy Hasselback Potaoes will never dissappoint.

Ingredients:

• 10-15 medium size King Edward potatoes
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 5-7 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• salt & pepper to taste

Method:

Preheat oven to 200ºC/180ºC for fan assist oven.

In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil. Add garlic and remove from the heat. Let the garlic infuse the olive oil for 15 minutes. Strain the oil and discard the garlic. Add rosemary, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

Place the potato between the handles of 2 wooden spoons and make slices, about 1/8 inch thick stopping the knife when it reaches the spoon and making sure not to cut all the way through.

Place sliced potatoes in a large baking tray. Generously brush each potato with garlic infused olive oil.

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with olive oil once again. Bake for another 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft. 

Remove from the oven and serve.