HASSELBACK POTATOES WITH GARLIC & FRESH THYME RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic & Fresh Thyme Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large Russet potatoes or 4 small Yukon Gold or Red Bliss Potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt & black pepper
Fresh thyme (about 2 sprigs)
1 garlic clove, sliced thin, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a Baking sheet with either foil, parchment paper or a silicone mat. Using a wooden spoon, "cradle" the potato. The bowl of the wooden spoon will act as a guide so that you can cut 1/8-inch thick slices, without cutting all the way through. Melt the butter and whisk into the oil. Lightly brush the mat with the olive oil/butter. Drizzle the remaining (or brush on) oil & butter onto each potato. If using the sliced garlic, insert one or two cloves into each potato. Season with salt & pepper. Lay the thyme sprig (or you can use dried herbs, to your preference) and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. These potatoes should turn out crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. If desired, you can brush some additional olive oil on the potatoes and add fresh Parmesan cheese.