Best Loaded Hasselback Potato Recipe By Tasty Recipes

LOADED HASSELBACK POTATOES & DIP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Cut the potatoes widthwise about ⅛ inch (8 mm) apart, and ¼ inch (6 mm) from the bottom.
• Soak the potatoes in water for at least 15-20 minutes to remove some of the starch in the potatoes and to allow the cuts to open wider.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 2 cups (200g) of cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
• Once finished soaking, dry the potatoes off and place them around the inner rim of a larger cast-iron skillet.
• Heavily brush the potatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the skillet in the oven for an hour, or until the potatoes are cooked through and crispy on the top.
• Once finished, fill the middle of the skillet with the bacon cheddar dip.
• Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
• Continue baking at 400˚F (200˚C) for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown .
• Enjoy!

HASSELBACK POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, then coat the foil with cooking spray.
• Place a potato on a cutting board between two chopsticks. Slice the potato into 1/4 inch thick slices, the chopsticks will prevent you from cutting all the way through.
• Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes. Place the potatoes on the sheet pan.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, butter, salt and pepper.
• Brush the olive oil mixture all over the potatoes, making sure to get some in between the slices.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes until potatoes are tender and browned.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven; let them cool for 5 minutes.
• Insert the cheddar cheese slices in between each cut of the potatoes.
• Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Top each potato with a dollop of sour cream, then sprinkle the bacon and green onions over the top. Serve immediately.