Kosher Status: Pareve
I created these spuds. Okay, that's an overstatement. God created the potatoes and Hasselback potato recipes probably go back to ancient Bolivia or something. I call them accordion potatoes because they remind me of that instrument that, by the way, is only played today at Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. They really should serve these potatoes at Bar Mitzvahs, too. It's such an elegant way to present a common potato. I make 'em with sliced garlic stuffed into each and every crevice, and then I top them with more garlic for the Transylvanians in the house (that's me). Those Yankees just get a little garlic sprinkle.
Ingredients
8 servings
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step 2
2. Place each potato in a large wooden spoon. Thinly slice the potato vertically, about every 1/8 inch, being careful not to slice all the way through to the bottom. The shape of the spoon should help prevent it.
Step 3
3. Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the garlic evenly over all the potatoes, and use your fingers to push it into the slits. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Bake until tender and browned, 60 to 70 minutes.
Variation:
Step 4
For the garlic lovers in the crowd, thinly slice the garlic and place it in the potato slits. You can sub in or add chopped shallots to the garlic in this recipe.
DRESS IT DOWN
Roasted Red Potatoes
Cut the potatoes in quarters and toss them with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet, and roast at 375°F until tender and browned, about 45 minutes.
PAIR ITFlam Rosé
With red potatoes, a little acidity would be just right. Go for this crisp rose from Israel.
Recipe fromJoy of Kosher: Fast, Fresh Family Recipes, by Jamie Geller, Copyright © 2013, published by William Morrow Cookbooks.
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Reviews (10)
Back to TopMade these last night minus the garlic as the main course had loads of garlic. This recipe is a great alternative way to cook potatoes. They come out a bit crispy which is a wonderful alternative to softer cooked spuds. So simple and really tasty. I'll definitely do this again and add the garlic next time!
plgnsmm
Kent, WA
2/14/2021
they definitely play the accordion outside of bar/bat mitvahs.... in fact, I went to one every Saturday when I was 13 and 14 years old, and never recall seeing one there. Thankfully.
chelseadarling
boston
8/8/2019
Hasselbackspotatoes was created 1953 by Leif Elisson from Värmland, who was an apprentice at restaurant Hasselbacken on Djurgården in Stockholm, Sweden.
Anonymous
1/12/2015
I made this using yukon gold potatoes, a combination of garlic and onion, fresh grounp pepper and kosher salt. I drizzled olive oil, wrapped individually in foil and put them on the grill. I will definetly make these again with some minor tweaking. Delicious.
Anonymous
south lyon, mi.
4/14/2014
These are great potatoes! Regarding the accordion, the writer needs to get out more! The accordion is king around the world in many styles of music - Cajun, Mexican, Irish, gypsy and even many folksy-type modern bands - Mumford & Sons for example.
greggle
4/13/2014
This Swedish dish takes its name from Hasselbacken, the Stockholm restaurant where it was first served. My mother used to make them often. She would peel the potatoes and brush with melted butter. Half way through baking, she sprinkled breadcrumbs on top.
brittaswede
Oakland, CA
4/12/2014
I make these potatoes all the time. I usually drizzle with butter and I sprinkle bacon bits on at the end. The whole family loves them.
jnninn
McKinney, TX
4/11/2014
I have been making these potatoes for years. I recommend using two wooden chop sticks on either side of the potato to keep from cutting all the way through. I brush on butter and then sprinkle with a favorite spice (Slap Ya Mama is a good one.)
babarbara
Bozeman, MT
4/10/2014
These potatoes are really yummy! I add a little butter on top when they first come out of the oven to add the flavor.
jefields
northern New York State
4/10/2014
Not so much a review but a question. What type of accordion is only played at bar/bat mitzvahs?
GBarlow
Houston, Texas
4/10/2014
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