Hasselbackspotatis
(Potato à la Hasselbacken, Hasselback Potatoes)
Hasselbackspotatis are Swedish roasted potatoes. The dish is made in a unique way – the potatoes are cut into thin slices about halfway through, making them visually attractive. Various toppings can be added on the potatoes, such as breadcrumbs, cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, or parsley.
The dish was invented in 1953 by Leif Elisson, a trainee chef at the Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm, hence the name. It is recommended to serve hasselbackspotatis with roasted meat or poultry dishes.
Recipe variations
Traditional Hasselbackspotatis
READY IN 1hThis recipe for hasselbackspotatis shows how to make the dish in its most basic and traditional form, with only breadcrumbs and butter used as a topping.
Hasselbackspotatis with Salami and Cheese
READY IN 1h 40minThis recipe shows how to make a slightly more rich version of hasselbackspotatis, thanks to the addition of spicy salami, two types of cheese, and paprika.
Hasselbackspotatis with Cheddar and Honey
READY IN 50minThis take on hasselbackspotatis enriches the traditional formula by conveniently adding cheese between the potato slices and topping the baked potatoes with running honey.
Hasselbackspotatis Authentic recipe
This recipe for hasselbackspotatis shows how to make the dish in its most basic and traditional form, with only breadcrumbs and butter used as a topping.
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