Description
Crispy hasselback potatoes brushed with nutty brown butter and topped with sweet caramelized onions. A rich and elegant side dish perfect for complementing any meal.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes
Brown Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter
Caramelized Onions
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the potatoes to a crispy perfection.
- Prepare Potatoes: Carefully slice the potatoes thinly crosswise, making sure not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Place chopsticks or wooden spoons on either side of each potato to act as a stop and prevent slicing through completely.
- Make Brown Butter: Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat promptly to avoid burning.
- Brush Potatoes: Generously brush each sliced potato with the brown butter, making sure the butter seeps into the slices. Season all over with salt and black pepper for balanced flavor.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 40–50 minutes, basting occasionally with more brown butter if desired, until the potatoes are tender inside and crisp on the edges.
- Caramelize Onions: While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a pan over low-medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until they become golden brown and sweetly caramelized, about 20–30 minutes.
- Top and Serve: Once the potatoes are done, remove from oven and top generously with the caramelized onions. Serve warm as an elegant side dish.
Notes
- Use chopsticks or wooden spoons beside each potato to avoid cutting through completely when slicing.
- Baste the potatoes with additional brown butter during baking for extra crispy texture and flavor.
- For variation, add grated cheese or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary on top before baking or when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
