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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes are beautifully sliced, butter-infused sweet potatoes baked until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This flavorful side dish is enhanced with garlic butter, seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh rosemary or thyme for an aromatic finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes

  • 5 large sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each, 4 pounds total), washed and patted dry

Garlic Butter Mixture

  • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh rosemary or thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Slice Potatoes: Place each sweet potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons on a cutting board. Slice crosswise into thin slits roughly ⅛ inch apart, ensuring not to cut all the way through so the potato stays intact. Repeat for all potatoes.
  3. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well until fully incorporated.
  4. Coat Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Use a pastry brush or spoon to generously coat each potato with the garlic butter mixture, making sure some of the butter seeps into the slits. Reserve some butter for later use.
  5. Bake First Phase: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes to start softening and crisping.
  6. Brush Again: Remove the potatoes from the oven carefully. Use a knife to gently fan out the slices, pulling the layers apart slightly. Brush the potatoes again with more of the reserved garlic butter to enhance flavor and moisture.
  7. Bake Again: Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes become crisp on the edges and tender on the inside. The timing may vary depending on the potato size.
  8. Final Touches: Take the potatoes out of the oven and brush with the remaining garlic butter. Optionally, garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme and sprinkle additional kosher salt or black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Using chopsticks helps keep the slices from cutting all the way through the potato.
  • Adjust baking time based on the size and thickness of your sweet potatoes for perfect tenderness.
  • Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme add a lovely aroma and complement the sweet potatoes well but are optional.
  • For a crispier texture, you can broil the potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

Keywords: Hasselback, Sweet Potatoes, Garlic Butter, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Side Dish, Gluten Free, Oven Baked

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