Hasselback potatoes are a type of baked potato dish where the potatoes are sliced thinly but not all the way through, creating a fan-like appearance. These sliced potatoes are then often seasoned and baked until they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Adding a white cheddar cheese sauce to Hasselback potatoes can take them to a whole new level of deliciousness. Here’s a recipe for Hasselback potatoes with a white cheddar cheese sauce:
Ingredients:
For the Hasselback Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh or dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley), optional
For the White Cheddar Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them. Place a potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks. Make thin, evenly spaced cuts into the potato, being careful not to cut all the way through. The spoons or chopsticks will help prevent you from cutting through the potato completely.
- Place the sliced potatoes on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Brush the melted butter over the potatoes, making sure to get some between the slices. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and any herbs you’re using.
- Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can check for doneness by inserting a knife; it should easily go through the potato.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the white cheddar cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk to create a roux. Cook the roux for a minute or two until it’s lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven.
- Carefully spoon the white cheddar cheese sauce over the potatoes, allowing it to seep into the slices.
- Garnish the potatoes with additional herbs if desired.
- Serve the Hasselback potatoes with the white cheddar cheese sauce while they’re hot.
These Hasselback potatoes with a creamy white cheddar cheese sauce make for a delightful side dish that’s both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.
