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Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potatoes Recipe with Sour Cream and Bacon

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A quick and easy side dish featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes baked until crispy, topped with smoky bacon, tangy sour cream, and fresh chives. Perfect for entertaining or a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium large russet potatoes, washed and dried
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6–8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place each potato on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make thin slices about 1/8 inch (3 mm) apart, stopping about 1/4 inch (6 mm) from the bottom to keep the potato intact. Use chopsticks on either side as a guard to avoid cutting all the way through.
  3. Mix melted butter and olive oil, then carefully brush the mixture all over and between the slices. Insert thin garlic slices between some of the cuts.
  4. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and smoked paprika over the potatoes generously.
  5. Place the baking sheet with potatoes in the oven on the middle rack. Roast for 45-55 minutes, or until edges are golden and crispy and insides are tender. Tent loosely with foil if tops brown too fast.
  6. While potatoes bake, cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
  7. If using cheese, sprinkle it on the potatoes about 5-10 minutes before they finish baking to melt.
  8. Once out of the oven, spoon sour cream over each potato and sprinkle with bacon crumbles and chopped chives.
  9. Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use chopsticks or wooden spoons as slicing guides to avoid cutting through the potato. Brushing butter and oil between slices is key for crispiness. Tent with foil if potatoes brown too quickly. Bacon fat can be saved for other recipes. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and sour cream alternatives.

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Keywords: Hasselback potatoes, loaded potatoes, crispy potatoes, sour cream, bacon, easy side dish, comfort food

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