Hasselback Potatoes were created in the 1940s in a Stockholm restaurant where it was first prepared and served. Because potatoes are a favorite worldwide it is no surprise the dish became popular. Hasselback potatoes are also known as accordion potatoes.
Hasselback potatoes is a dish and not a kind of potato. It is common to leave the skin on the potato but it can be removed. The potato size and shape does matter. Too small of a potatoes like fingerlings are not ideal for this technique. Too large and it no longer is a serving size for one person. You want a medium size that is oval in shape.
There are many recipes and helpful hits on creating Hasselback potatoes. Here are a few links to check out.
Potatoes are not the only thing you can "hasselback". You can try chicken,apples, pears...etc. We tried Hasselback Caprese Salad. It was very tasty!!!
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| Hasselback Caprese Salad |
Here is what you need
One tomato for each person you are serving.
Mozzarella cheese ball
Basil
Balsamic Vinegar
Here is what you do
- Slice your tomato creating 6 or 7 openings. Be sure not to cut through the bottom of the tomato.
- Cut mozzarella ball into 1/8" slices and place in the opening you created in the tomato.
- Place a basil leaf next to the mozzarella
- Drizzle the vinegar on top.
- Salt and pepper optional
Serve as a side dish with you favorite entree or eat as a meal like I did with this tomato.... it was a big tomato!
Now go out and make something tasty for yourself or the ones you love.
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