Get ready to elevate your potato game with the most irresistible side dish that will make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests swoon! These Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes with Cheddar are not just another boring potato recipe - they're a culinary masterpiece that transforms the humble spud into a crispy, creamy, cheesy work of art. Imagine perfectly sliced potatoes fanned out like an accordion, generously bathed in rich cream and blanketed with golden, melted cheddar - this is comfort food that looks as stunning as it tastes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Thoroughly wash and dry the potatoes, ensuring all dirt is removed.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully make thin, parallel cuts across each potato, slicing about 3/4 of the way through, but not completely cutting through the bottom. Space cuts approximately 1/8 inch apart to create the classic Hasselback fan-like appearance.
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk the mixture until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Place the prepared potatoes in a greased baking dish, ensuring they are standing upright and not touching each other.
- Gently fan out the potato slices, being careful not to break them apart. Slowly pour the cream mixture over and between the potato slices, allowing it to seep into the cuts.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to allow potatoes to become tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over and between the potato slices.
- Return to oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden, and potatoes are crisp on the edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. The potatoes will be crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, with melted cheese throughout.
Tips
- • Use a sharp knife and wooden spoon trick: Place chopsticks or wooden spoons on either side of the potato while slicing to prevent cutting all the way through • Choose starchy potatoes like Russet for the best texture and crispy edges • Make sure to slice potatoes evenly and thinly (about 1/8 inch apart) for uniform cooking • Don't rush the cream pouring - take time to let it seep between potato slices • For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cream mixture • Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set and flavors to meld • For a golden, crispy top, finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes if needed
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 70mg
