I love simple. Especially in the kitchen where I am anything but patient or talented. This easy-to-use, simple, but smart tool makes you look like a professional chef. I was sent a wooden gadget made by Scanwood that makes creating Hasselback Potatoes a breeze. After seeing the finished dish, my husband said, “YOU made this??” Trust me, that’s the ultimate compliment, *sheepish grin*.
If, like me, you’d never heard of Hasselback Potatoes, they are accordian-cut baked potatoes. Because you slice them thin on top, they are a combination of baked potato and french fries – crisp on the outside, smooth on the inside. There are endless variations, skin-on; skin-off; naked; topped with any combination of cheese, bacon, butter, salt, pepper, spicy seasonings! Oh, I just thought of doing this with a sweet potato – YUM!
This is what the package looks like in the store.
For my first attempt, I peeled the potatoes and put butter, salt, and pepper on them. Watch – easy peasey….
Step One:Â Peel potato and place on Scanwood gadget
Step Two: Slice the potato. The design of the Scanwood gadget lets you cut 3/4 of the way through the potato without going to the bottom. Genius!
Step Three: Place sliced potatoes in oven-proof dish, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and butter. Bake for 40-60 minutes in a 400 degree oven. (For a shortcut, next time I would partially cook the potato in the microwave.) For the last two minutes, turn on the broiler for great color and crispness.
Enjoy!
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Disclosure of Material Connection:Â I was sent a Hasselback gadget for review.
This is so interesting.I have not heard or ever tried this.
I have heard of these but never tried them. They look delish!
I have never heard of them or tried them.
Haven’t heard them called that but we make something similar.
This is so funny, my Mother-in-law just sent me a recipe for these potatoes. After finding this post,I sent her the link to the potato board.
i never heard of these but would love to try them
No I have never heard of or tried Hasselback Potatoes.
I have seen recipes for Hasselback Potatoes but have never tried them..they look yummy!
Interesting, but I have never heard of it.
I have not heard of or tried Hasselback Potatoes.
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I have not tried or used Hasselback Potatoes but this is something I would definitely use.
I’ve never heard of Hasselback Potatoes, but we love potatoes in and eat them often, so this would come in very handy!
never tried or heard of this
I have never heard of them but would love to try them. Do you have to peel them, though? I like the peels on my potatoes.
i have never heard of them till now i’d leave the skin on too
I’ve never heard of this before, but I would love to try it.
I have tried making these before,but ended up cutting through the potato.This is a great idea.
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I have never heard of hasselback potatoes but I am excited to try them
No this is the first time I have heard of this. Would love to try it.
I haven’t heard of Hasselback potatoes, but I am interested in making them, love this board, could use for other veggies and fruits just as easliy. Our family loves potatoes and this is going to be a hit I’m sure. thanks for a chance to win
no, I have never heard of these
I have never heard of this before but it looks good.
I’ve never heard of them before.
I have never heard of Hasselback Potatoes, but they look delicious.
I have not heard of Hasselback before
I love hasselback potatoes!! :)
I have done a variation of this style similar to “Hasselback Potatoes” but didn’t realize their name. Looks like a gadget like this would make them so fantastic!
Ive never tried them, but I’d love to. Thanks for the chance.
I have never heard of them but they look amazing. :)