Get ready to transform your ordinary potato side dish into a mind-blowing culinary masterpiece that will have everyone at your table begging for seconds! These Fully Loaded Cheese Garlic Baked Hasselback Potatoes are not just a recipe; they're a crispy, cheesy, garlic-infused experience that will revolutionize your dinner game. Imagine perfectly sliced potatoes with golden, buttery edges, stuffed with melted cheddar, and topped with a luxurious dollop of sour cream – this is comfort food elevated to gourmet status that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully make thin, close slices across the potato, cutting about 3/4 of the way through but not completely, leaving the bottom intact. Space the cuts about 1/8 inch apart.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the melted butter, mixing well to create a garlic butter mixture.
- Brush the potatoes generously with the garlic butter mixture, making sure to get between the slices. Use a pastry brush or carefully drizzle and spread the butter into the potato's cuts.
- Place the prepared potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the potato edges are crispy and the inside is tender when pierced with a fork.
- During the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese between the potato slices and on top of the potatoes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle chopped chives over the potatoes.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy, allowing guests to enjoy the melted cheese, garlic butter, and creamy sour cream.
Tips
- Use a sharp knife and wooden spoon trick: Place a wooden spoon handle next to the potato while slicing to prevent cutting all the way through.
- Choose the right potato: Russet potatoes work best due to their high starch content and ability to create crispy edges.
- Don't rush the butter application: Take time to carefully brush garlic butter between each slice for maximum flavor penetration.
- Keep potato slices tight: Make cuts about 1/8 inch apart to ensure the potato maintains its structure and gets crispy.
- For extra crispiness, pat potatoes completely dry before adding butter and seasoning.
- Monitor your oven carefully during the last 10 minutes of cooking to prevent cheese from burning.
- Let potatoes rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set and flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 55mg
