These Bacon & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes won’t disappoint, y’all! Get the recipe below.
I’m telling y’all, these Bacon & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes are something special because even my 7-year old ate one. No complaints. No stalling. Just eatin’. That’s a big deal around here, folks!
I first started making Hasselback Potatoes about 10 years ago after seeing them on a cooking show and I’ve been making them ever since. What is really great about Hasselback Potatoes are that you can add different toppings to create a different experience each and every time you make them.
I’m all about the experience!
When I first started making them I would carefully cut the potato so that I wouldn’t accidentally cut all the way through. And more times than not, I would make the dreaded cut that just went a little too far. But over the years I’ve learned a couple of tricks to make it easier and faster. And it’s simpler than you might think — chopsticks or the handles of wooden spoons. Such a silly trick but it works incredibly well.
It’s super simple. Lay either chopsticks or wooden spoons on both sides of the potato. With a sharp knife, slice straight down into the potato and stop once the knife hits the handles. Your slices can be as thick or as thin as you want them, but I find it’s easiest to cut them anywhere between 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick.
If you don’t have chopsticks or wooden spoons, just make sure you don’t cut all the way through. It will take longer, but it will be so worth it.
Bacon & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes
Bacon and Cheese meet the Hasselback Potato. These Bacon & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes are to die for.
Ingredients
- 5 Russet potatoes
- 5 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil, halved
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly grated black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup real bacon bits
- dried parsley
Instructions
The crispy edges, the melted cheese, and smoky bacon are seriously delicious! If you’ve never tried Bacon & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes, you must.
Serve with a salad and you’re good to go. What a hearty, delicious meal any day of the year.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to making Hasselback Potatoes. While these Bacon & Cheese Hasselback Potatoes are ah-mazing, I urge you to get creative in the kitchen and come up with something equally ah-mazing. And when you do, don’t forget to share with me!
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Have you had Hasselback Potatoes before?
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
In my opinion, bacon and cheese were made to go on potatoes like this. I could eat one (or 6) of these every night.
Lynsey says
Oh my goodness that looks delicious. I think I would have to SMOTHER mine in cheese. I love love love love cheesy potatoes. Yum.
LydiaF says
I keep telling myself I need to try this. These look great. Maybe it will be sooner rather than later 🙂
Liz Mays says
Same here! I’d love to make some. I have to force myself to remember next time!
Debbie Denny says
I cut through my potatoes also. I love the wooden spoon tip. That is awesome.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
That is a great tip, isn’t it? I am going to try it.
Pam says
These look so good! I bet they would be a hit at my house.
Marcie W. says
These not only sound super tasty, they look stunning too! I appreciate that you can easily customize each potato to satisfy every family member.
Penelope says
This sounds like a recipe my husband would adore! Bacon does make everything even more delicious!
Brandy says
This is perfect! I love how pretty it looks makes me not want to eat it. I am always wondering what to do with potatoes, this is something I am bookmarking to try!
Liz Mays says
Oh this would be a lot of fun to try out. I bet this would make a great side to a barbecue dinner.
Theresa says
I was admiring how perfectly cut these were and was wondering what kind of tool you used. Chopsticks is a brilliant idea!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I’ve never made Hasselback potatoes but so love the way they look! Yours are completely perfect. I love the chopstick tip. Will tuck that one away to use.
Debra says
Oh my word! This looks absolutely amazing! I want to try it!
Kristi says
Those look delicious! Will have to try them soon… but am waiting for our grocery store to get organic potatoes back in as they have been out for over a week now.
Ashley - Embracing Homemaking says
I bought potatoes today and I am making this tomorrow! I love potatoes and those look so cool (and yummy!)!!
Jasmine says
Yum!! Potatoes, bacon and cheese sound like heaven!! 🙂
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
I’ve never made Hasselback Potatoes but we eat other kinds of potatoes at least once a week. THESE look amazing! And with bacon and cheese, it’s a definite win in my book.
Allison says
This looks SO yummy! My boys would love to have this with their dinner!
Jeanine says
Yum this looks so good. I’ve never made this, but I know my kids who love potatoes would love this. My husband too, will have to make this!
Tracey says
Now those look delicious! My husband is standing behind me drooling over this and asking when I will be making them for dinner!
Shell Feis says
I have never heard of Hasselback potatoes but they look amazing! I love potatoes and for some reason I just always forget to make them. These are going on my meal plan!
@98_dad says
Dam, this is lit. Guess my fam will grub on this tonight