Why do you soak potatoes in water before cooking?

Soaking potatoes in water helps remove excess starch . Excess starch can inhibit the potatoes from cooking evenly as well as creating a gummy or sticky texture on the outside of your potatoes. Cold water is used because hot water would react with the starch activating it, making it harder to separate from the potatoes.

What is the Hasselback technique?

Prepping potatoes Hasselback-style—i.e. making a series of evenly spaced, thin slices that go across but not all the way through —is an easy way to elevate ordinary roasted spuds.

How do you not cut through hasselback potatoes?

Lay the chopsticks down on your work surface parallel to each other, as if they are train tracks. Set the potato down, running lengthwise between the two sticks. Now, you can start making your slices, using the chopsticks as guardrails to stop you from cutting all the way through the spud.

What is the potato slice trick?

A new health trend on TikTok involves putting potato slices in your socks at night with the claim that it will help clear toxins and viruses like the flu from your body . Experts say that there is no evidence that potatoes are an effective method of drawing out toxins or helping people get over an illness faster.

Is it better to boil potatoes before roasting?

In most potato recipes, I recommend starting potatoes in cold water and bringing them up to a boil . This helps ensure that the exteriors don't turn to mush before the insides have a chance to cook through.

What happens if you don't boil potatoes before roasting?

Do I have to boil potatoes before roasting? Not necessary but this can help get the perfect consistency and crispiness . Make sure you boil them but leave them a bit al dente and they will crisp up perfectly in the oven.

Why do you soak potatoes in cold water before roasting?

Give them a cold water bath: Once your potatoes are chopped, toss them into a large bowl. Then cover the potatoes completely with cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight). This will help to rinse off the excess starch and help the potatoes crisp up beautifully in the oven.

Little Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes Recipe (2024)

The Recipe Rebel / Side Dishes

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

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Last updated on June 4, 2020

These Little Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes are a fun side dish or appetizer! They take less time to bake and are more “poppable” than large potatoes so they’re perfect for kids!

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There are two things that will bring my kids to the table faster than anything else.

Cheese.
~~Cheese~~. Food in fun shapes.

Is it the same in your house? Seriously, anything out of the ordinary gets my kids all excited about dinnertime again. Plain roasted potatoes may be super delicious on their own, but Hasselback Potatoes? With cheese?!?!

Guaranteed my kids will go nuts for them.

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They aren’t big on spice though, so while this is a pretty basic version, you can be sure that a spiced version is happening soon, even if I have to eat them all myself. Aw, shucks!

Seriously though, sometimes it’s just nice to have something that you get to eat all by yourself and not have to share. Mamas, do you feel my pain?

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I swear, as soon as the kids are in bed I break out the treats. I try pretty hard to be a good example during the day but man, once those bedroom doors are closed it’s like a party for one every night. I think some spicy Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes are going to be next! Just for mom 😉

Another thing that makes these Hasselback Potatoes extra special is that I used the Terrific Trio from The Little Potato Company— which combines red, yellow and blue Creamer potatoes in one bag for those kids that eat with their eyes first.

So, let’s be honest — all of them! Even the big kids at the table 😉

*This recipe and post was created in partnership with The Little Potato Company as part of my brand ambassadorship with them — thanks for supporting the brands that help me bring you all the creamy, cheesy things!

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Little Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 1 vote

These Little Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes are a fun side dish or appetizer! They take less time to bake and are more “poppable” than large potatoes so they’re perfect for kids!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 32 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients

▢ .75 lb little potatoes (½ bag)
▢ 1 tablespoon canola oil
▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13″ pan or sheet pan.
Slice potatoes ⅔ of the way through, making sure not to slice off the sections you are creating (this takes some practice — don’t worry!).
Place in prepared pan and drizzle with canola oil. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder and toss gently to coat.
Line potatoes up so the openings are at the top, and gently spread slightly apart (as much as possible without breaking them off!). Bake for 30 minutes or until tender.
Top with cheese and broil for 2 minutes or until melted. Serve.

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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Jaimie says
December 18, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Can these be partially cooked ahead of time if bringing to someone’s house (where the oven will be used by others too)?
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- Ashley Fehr says
  December 21, 2019 at 8:03 pm
  Definitely! That’s a great idea! You could even cook them completely, then add cheese and simply reheat
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Chidinma says
September 18, 2016 at 6:35 pm
These seem delicious!! Perfect for a late night snack, just when you’re craving something delicious… What cheese are you using? Seems like cheddar. Have you tried with sour cream? Or a dip? Thanks for these! I will be making them soon.
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 19, 2016 at 7:05 am
  I did use cheddar, but you could use just about anything! They would be awesome with a dip!
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Kelly says
September 14, 2016 at 12:38 pm
Haha yes! We totally have our own stash of food once the kiddos go to bed! And these are seriously the cutest! So fun and cheesy-licious!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 17, 2016 at 12:36 pm
  Haha! It’s necessary right? We need to decompress!
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Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
September 13, 2016 at 10:09 am
The hubster and I don’t have kids, but since we are just BIG kids ourselves, I understand the cheesy and fun eats! I LOVE these taters, girlfriend!! Anything mini just makes me swoon, so I LOVE that you miniaturized hasselback potatoes! And added all the cheese!!! Forget dinner, I just need a platter of these! 😉 cheers!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm
  Haha! Right?! There are at least two food groups here, so it almost counts! Thanks Cheyanne!
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Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
September 13, 2016 at 10:07 am
You can never go wrong with cheese and baby potatoes.
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Mary Pisarkiewicz says
September 13, 2016 at 9:25 am
haha These are so cute! I love it! also cheese and potatoes is always a solid combo, Killing it!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2016 at 9:26 am
  Thanks Mary!
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Bunny says
September 12, 2016 at 7:19 pm
When I make these potatoes, I put a chop stick on both sides of the potato, on the cutting board. It prevents cutting too far into the potato. It also makes the slicing quicker.
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2016 at 9:27 am
  That is such a good idea!
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Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
September 12, 2016 at 3:44 pm
LOL I’m the SAME when Kai goes to bed! I have a secret stash of the good popsicles…aka: drumsticks. He he. These look so delicious and they are so cute, I just want to pinch their cheeks (<–whatever that means) 🙂
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2016 at 9:28 am
  Haha! I knew I wasn’t the only one!
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Dorothy Dunton says
September 12, 2016 at 10:58 am
Hi Ashley! We are still digging fingerling potatoes and these would go very well with steak or barbecue! A tip I picked up a long time ago is to lay a chopstick on each side of the potato when slicing them and you will never cut a chunk off.
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2016 at 9:30 am
  Another person mentioned this too — that is totally brilliant! I am absolutely going to do that next time! Thanks Dorothy!
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Rachel @ Bakerita says
September 12, 2016 at 10:55 am
Oh my goodness! These are so cute and little – I would go so nuts over these, and I love that they come together faster since they’re little babies 🙂 Want!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2016 at 9:32 am
  Thanks Rachel!
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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
September 12, 2016 at 10:33 am
one of my fave ways to make potatoes. . plus, these look amazing!!!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2016 at 9:32 am
  Thanks Alice!
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
September 12, 2016 at 6:20 am
I think my husband (amd me, too!) would go nuts of these little cuties! I love hasselback potatoes, but when they’re in mini form, even better! Such a fun recipe, Ashley! And the cheesier, the better! 🙂
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 12, 2016 at 8:39 am
  I totally agree! Thanks Gayle!
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