Cheesy Hasselback Potato

5 from 3 votes

Cheesy Hasselback Potato

This Cheesy Hasselback Potato, topped with crispy bacon, is pure comfort food! With those golden, crispy edges and savory cheese, it’s the kind of side dish that everyone will keep coming back to. Whether you’re having it for dinner or as a snack, this Hasselback potato recipe is sure to impress!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Potatoes

Cuisine: American Recipes

Keyword: Cheesy Hasselback Potato

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

4 large yukon gold potatoes
4 tablespoons salted butter
5 slices bacon chopped in 1/4 inch (5mm) pieces
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese use 3/4 cup to 1 cup of Parmesan cheese if you like.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (217°C). Wash the potatoes and pat them dry.
Cut vertical slices into the potato, 1/8 inch (3 mm) to 1/4 inch (5 mm) wide. Make the slices deep, but don’t cut all the way through.
Slice the butter into thin pieces, then cut them in half. Place the butter slices into the alternating slits of the potato. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Place the potatoes on a sheet pan or in a casserole dish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, basting with melted butter every 15 minutes. The potatoes are done when the skin is crispy and the flesh can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and most of the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain.
Top the potatoes with cheese (you can nestle some cheese into the slits) and cover them to allow the cheese to melt, or place the potatoes back in the warm oven for a few minutes. Add the bacon on top and serve warm.

Notes

When slicing the potatoes, aim for even cuts. It’ll make sure everything cooks evenly and gives you that perfect cheesy melt in every slit. I always place chopsticks or a ladle on either side of the potato to prevent myself from cutting all the way through—it’s a total game-changer!
Layering butter between the slices really makes the potatoes so much richer and more flavorful. Plus, it helps them stay moist while giving that crispy skin we all want.
To get that perfect crispy texture, I baste my potatoes with melted butter every 15 minutes while they bake. It helps them crisp up nicely and keeps them from drying out. It’s totally worth the effort!
Bacon is an obvious choice, but I always have fun experimenting with other toppings too. Sour cream, chives, a drizzle of hot sauce, or even caramelized onions or garlic are all great additions!

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