Hasselback Potato Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
27 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
655 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hasselback Potato Recipe
Description
This Hasselback Potato recipe prepares russet potatoes by slicing them crosswise thinly but keeping the base intact. Microwaving makes the potatoes tender before baking. Applying Italian dressing adds seasoning and moisture. Stuffing bacon and cheddar cheese slices between the cuts creates a layered effect with melted cheese and savory bacon in every bite. Topping with Parmesan and chives before broiling adds a sharp, fresh finish.
The result is a potato with crispy edges from baking and broiling, while the inside stays soft and flavorful with rich layers of cheese and bacon. The combination of melted sharp cheddar, salty bacon, and tangy dressing emphasizes hearty, comforting flavors.
Serve these Hasselback potatoes warm, making them a flavorful side dish suitable for casual dinners. Their presentation with the layered slices also makes them visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 4 russet potato
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing divided
- 12 lices Bacon cooked and chopped
- 4 oz cheddar cheese cut into 48 slices
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Cut a thin, lengthwise slice off the bottom of the potatoes so they will not roll.
- Cut potato crosswise without going all the way to the bottom. Do this for all the potatoes. Microwave for 10-12 minutes.
- Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with ¼ cup Italian dressing and bake for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat broiler.
- While broiler is heating up add cheese slices in every other potato slice and bacon in the other slices.
- Combine remaining Italian dressing and Parmesan and drizzle over potatoes. Top with chives and broil for a few minutes. Serve warm and ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1010mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1071mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.