I don’t know of any occasion where potatoes aren’t an appropriate addition to the menu. Whether you’re planning your Thanksgiving feast, Christmas lunch or St. Patrick’s day festivities, this Hasselback Potato Skillet is the mouthwatering addition you’ve been looking for. 

Mashed potatoes are a classic in my household, but sometimes I like to switch it up, and this is an easy, impressive way to do just that. 

Hasselback potatoes look complicated, but once you make them once, you see just how simple they are to make. The key is patience! Take your time when slicing the potatoes, and try to make sure that the cuts are even, but don’t sweat it if they aren’t perfect! They will still taste great.

I’ve added mustard, garlic, and chives to melted butter to make a very flavorful sauce for the potatoes as they roast.  What you end up with is savory, crispy potatoes on the outside and a tender, buttery interior.  

What more could you want?

Watch Me Make My Hasselback Potato Skillet with Mustard, Garlic, Butter + Chives

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How To Make My Hasselback Potato Skillet with Mustard, Garlic, Butter + Chives

Step 1. Pre-heat the oven.

Step 2. Slice one thin layer, lengthwise, off the bottom of each potato to allow them to lay flat.

Step 3. Place a potato cut side down and use a sharp knife to make slices that are about 1/8 inch apart, slicing into the potato but not through it. The slices should stay connected at the bottom.

Step 4. Carefully fan out the sliced pieces without breaking them apart. Repeat with each potato.

Step 5. Combine the melted butter, mustard, 3 Tbsp of the chives, and garlic in a small bowl. Brush the bottom of a large oven-safe skillet with the mustard butter. 

Step 6. Place the potatoes in the skillet and brush the outside and inside of each potato with the butter mixture. Be generous. Sprinkle each potato with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7. Bake potatoes for about one hour, until tender on the inside and golden on the outside. When cooked through, sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of chives and serve.

Step 8. Enjoy!

What else can I use?

• I like Yukon gold potatoes in this, but any long and narrow waxy heirloom will work.
• You can use whole grain mustard in place of Dijon mustard.
• Dill or parsley can be used in place of chives to give you more of an herb butter

This Hasselback Potato Skillet is special because:

It’s a simple, straightforward recipe with guaranteed flavor!

It’s an elevated alternative to crispy oven chips or a classic mash for your next gathering

It uses ingredients that are almost certainly already in your pantry

More easy and delicious Holiday-ready recipes?

Make-Ahead Gravy (Gluten-Free)

Crispy Salt & Vinegar Smashed Potatoes

No-Fuss Crispy Chicken Thighs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole (Gluten-Free)

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