Imagine a potato so irresistibly crispy on the outside, yet creamy and decadent on the inside, that it transforms an ordinary side dish into a culinary masterpiece. The Boursin Bacon Hasselback Baked Potato is not just a recipe—it's a flavor explosion that will make your taste buds dance with joy! With perfectly sliced potatoes, melted Boursin cheese, and crispy bacon crumbles, this dish promises to be the star of your next meal, elevating comfort food to a whole new gourmet level.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 65 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese
- 4 slices bacon
- Chives for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Using a sharp knife, carefully make thin, parallel cuts across the potato, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch apart, stopping just short of cutting all the way through. The potato should remain connected at the bottom.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring the oil and seasoning get between the potato slices.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces once cooled.
- Place the prepared potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the potato is golden brown and crispy between the slices, and the interior is soft when pierced with a fork.
- During the last 10 minutes of baking, stuff softened Boursin cheese between some of the potato slices, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and top with crumbled bacon pieces.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Tips
- Knife Technique: Use a sharp knife and place wooden chopsticks or pencils on either side of the potato to prevent cutting all the way through. This helps create those signature fan-like slices.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Soften the Boursin cheese at room temperature for easier spreading between potato slices.
- Bacon Crispiness: For extra crispy bacon, cook it in the oven on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to allow fat to drip away.
- Seasoning Tip: Don't be shy with salt and pepper. Make sure to season between the potato slices for maximum flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the maximum contrast between crispy exterior and creamy interior.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 480kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 55mg
