Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes
Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes feature beautifully fanned slices with crisp, golden edges and a tender, creamy center. Brushed with rosemary-garlic butter and finished with parsley, they balance rich, aromatic flavors with a satisfying crunch. Serve as an elegant side for dinner parties, holiday spreads, or a special weeknight meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.56 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Fill a large bowl with cold water and stir in the lemon juice; set aside.
- 3
Slice a thin piece off the bottom of a potato lengthwise to steady it for cutting. Place the potato between two chopsticks. Cut slits 1/4 inch apart, using the chopsticks as a guide so you do not cut all the way through; the slices should remain connected at the bottom. Gently fan out the slices without breaking them. Place the cut potato in the prepared water while you cut the remaining potatoes.
- 4
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Turn off the heat. Stir in the rosemary sprigs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- 5
Remove the potatoes from the water, dry them thoroughly, and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the potatoes with some of the butter mixture.
- 6
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush with more butter mixture, making sure the butter runs down between the fanned slices. Continue baking until the potatoes are tender and crisp, about 30 minutes more.
- 7
Remove the potatoes from the oven and brush them with the remaining butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
- Calories 301.28 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 4.31 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 42.1 g 15%
- Total Fat 12.83 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 8.1 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.34 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 12.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.04 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.6 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 861.07 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 3.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 25.97 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 301.28 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 301.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes healthy?
- Simple Hasselback Idaho Russet Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 301.28 calories and 4.31 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.1 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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