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Delicious Swedish-style potatoes

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A simple and elegant dish where thin-sliced potatoes are baked until golden with butter and fresh herbs. Perfectly crispy and creamy.
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Updated on Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:08:51 GMT
Sliced, baked potatoes sprinkled with thyme and pepper on a plate. Pin it
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Hasselback potatoes, a Swedish culinary classic, offer an elegant twist on conventional roasted potatoes. These beautifully fanned potatoes deliver a perfect contrast of crispy edges and tender interior, elevating any meal with their distinctive appearance.

A Sophisticated Potato Preparation

This inventive preparation transforms everyday potatoes into an eye-catching side dish. The careful slicing technique creates an accordion-like presentation, while melted butter, aromatic thyme, and Espelette pepper combine to create deep, satisfying flavors.

Essential Ingredients

  • 8 medium potatoes: Choose firm potatoes with unblemished skin
  • 50g butter: Preferably salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons thyme: Fresh thyme recommended
  • Sea salt: Coarse sea salt works best
  • Espelette pepper: Add to taste
  • Olive oil: Use high-quality extra virgin

Cooking Instructions

Potato Preparation
Thoroughly wash potatoes, leaving skins intact. Place wooden spoons on either side of each potato as guides, then make thin slices without cutting through completely to create the fan effect.
Seasoning Steps
Arrange prepared potatoes in an oven-safe dish. Top each with butter, salt, thyme sprigs, and Espelette pepper. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
Baking Process
Bake in a preheated 180°C oven for one hour. Baste periodically with melted butter to achieve golden-brown perfection.
Serving
Serve hot as an elegant accompaniment to meat or fish dishes, or as a satisfying vegetarian main course.
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Chef's Tips

For extra indulgence, add grated cheese between the slices during the final minutes of baking or garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Crushed garlic cloves scattered in the baking dish add wonderful aroma. New potatoes work exceptionally well in this recipe, offering an especially tender result.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why use chopsticks when slicing?
Chopsticks are placed on each side of the potato to guide the knife and stop you from cutting all the way through. It's how you get that accordion shape.
→ Can this be prepped earlier?
You can slice the potatoes ahead of time, but they need to be baked fresh. Serving them right out of the oven gives the best result.
→ What type of potato works best?
Pick firm ones that hold up during cooking. Baby potatoes or new potatoes are excellent choices for this dish.
→ Can I switch the herbs?
Of course! Swap thyme for rosemary or oregano, and tossing in a bit of chopped garlic adds extra flavor too.
→ How do I know my potatoes are done?
They’re ready when a knife slides in easily. The outside should have some crunch, while the inside stays soft and fluffy.

Swedish potatoes dish

Thinly sliced potatoes roasted with butter, thyme, and a bit of paprika for a flavorful, light side dish.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
60 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Grains & Rice

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Swedish

Yield: 4 Servings (8 medium potatoes)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 8 medium-sized potatoes.
02 2 tablespoons of thyme.
03 Olive oil.
04 50 grams of butter.
05 Espelette pepper.
06 Salt.

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to 180°C and let it heat up.

Step 02

Rinse the potatoes thoroughly—don't peel them. Put a pair of chopsticks on either side of each potato and cut thin slices about 3-4 mm apart, making sure not to cut all the way through.

Step 03

Place a small pat of butter on top of each potato. Sprinkle with salt, thyme, and Espelette pepper. Drizzle some olive oil over them.

Step 04

Pop the dish in the oven for an hour. Baste the potatoes often with the melted juices from the pan. Serve them hot.

Notes

  1. Cutting the potatoes this way adds a fun accordion-like look, which makes the dish really appealing visually.
  2. Frequent basting during baking helps create that crisp outside texture for the potatoes.

Tools You'll Need

  • Oven-safe dish.
  • A large knife.
  • Chopsticks.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy products.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 280
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 4 g