Sliced Baked Potatoes

Sliced baked potatoes are a delicious dish and an excellent side that pairs well with many main courses. Let’s look at the recipe together.

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes of equal size
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Optionally, grated Parmesan cheese or other aromatic herbs to taste

Preparation

1. Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 220 °C.
2. Clean the potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes, then create thin slices along each potato, being careful not to cut all the way through, so that they stay attached at the base.
3. Season the potatoes: Mix extra virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, aromatic herbs (chopped rosemary), salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Use a kitchen brush to spread this mix between the slices of the potatoes.
4. Cooking: Place the potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 60-70 minutes or until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft and flaky.
5. Serving: If you like, in the last few minutes of cooking, you can add grated Parmesan cheese on top of the potatoes to create a golden and tasty crust.

Curiosity

The technique of slicing the potatoes without completely separating them is called “hasselback” and it’s a method that allows the potatoes to cook more evenly, absorb the seasonings better and become crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside.

This European cooking method has become very popular because it adds a touch of elegance to a simple dish like baked potatoes.

Enjoy your meal!