Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes

Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes are a crispy, buttery, and cheesy delight! Thinly sliced but left attached at the bottom, these potatoes are roasted to golden perfection with butter, garlic, and cheese. They make the perfect side dish for any meal!
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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Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika (optional)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven:
3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Prepare the Potatoes:
7. Wash and dry the potatoes.
8. Place each potato between two chopsticks and slice thinly (about ⅛ inch apart), stopping before you cut all the way through.
9. Season the Potatoes:
11. In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
12. Brush the mixture over the potatoes, ensuring it gets into the slices.
13. Bake the Potatoes:
15. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, brushing with more butter mixture halfway through.
16. Add the Cheese:
18. Remove from the oven and sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheese into the slits and on top of the potatoes.
19. Bake for another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
20. Garnish & Serve:
22. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
23. Serve hot and enjoy!