Serve with our Honey Mustard Crusted Prime Rib Roast. These little beauties might take a little time but in return they will reward you with the most delightful potatoes for your special occasion dinner. Sure they require some extra care and attention to detail but don’t let it deter from giving hasselback potatoes a try. They might not be an everyday side dish but they certainly deserve a spot on your holiday table. If you are like me, a creature of habit and tradition, you probably already have your usual potato dish chosen for a special dinner over the holidays. But please hear me out. It’s good for us to change things up once in a while and try something new. These hasselback potatoes are IT. Trust me.
What’s in a name?
These delicious roasted potatoes carry an unusual name. They are called hasselback, as inspired by the Swedish restaurant Hasselbacken in Stockholm, where they were invented. These little roasties took the world by storm due to their crispy goodness and exceptional good looks. They are a bit fiddly to make but you owe it to yourself to find out if they are worth the all the fuss!
How to Flavour Them
As we know potatoes can be very bland if left unseasoned. These potatoes, no matter how pretty, are no different. I dunked each potato in the mix of the olive oil, grated garlic, salt and smoked paprika hoping for a flavour bomb. Alas, I felt like they still needed a bit of help in the flavour department, so I added a perfect sauce for dipping.
Gremolata
The sauce is an Italian born flavour maker. A clever mix of chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic and olive oil delivers what my hasselback potatoes needed. A little kick or a punch of flavour if you wish. In other words gremolata takes them to a level of sublime. It will also look incredibly pretty on your table.
Serving Suggestions
These potatoes are absolutely incredible with almost any type of meat or fish, and anywhere that classic roast potatoes would be served! Our favourite pairings are Ribeye Steak, Pork Loin Roast or Baked Side of Salmon If you are still unconvinced whether these potatoes are worth a shot, try our other potato dishes below.
Favourite Potato Dishes to Try
Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes Irish Potato Mash (Champ) Spiced Roasted Baby Potatoes Rosemary Potatoes au Gratin
