Garlic Potato Fans

Elevate your side dish game with these stunning Garlic Potato Fans, a flavorful twist on the classic baked potato! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Hasselback-style potatoes boast layers of buttery garlic goodness infused with aromatic rosemary and thyme. Each potato is sliced into thin, fan-like layers that soak up a decadent combination of melted butter, olive oil, and freshly minced garlic, creating an irresistible balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for a savory kick and a touch of fresh parsley for garnish, this dish is as visually impressive as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, these potatoes are a crowd-pleasing side for any dinner party, holiday feast, or weeknight meal. Keywords: Garlic Potato Fans, Hasselback potatoes, baked potatoes, crispy potatoes, garlic butter, parmesan potatoes, easy side dishes, holiday recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces medium-sized russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Make sure to leave the skins on for texture and flavor.

Step 3

Place each potato on a cutting board and position two chopsticks or wooden spoons alongside it on either side. This will help prevent cutting all the way through the potato.

Step 4

Using a sharp knife, slice slits into the potato about 1/8 inch apart, stopping just before the chopsticks or spoons at the base.

Step 5

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture, making sure to get into the slits as much as possible.

Step 7

Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the potatoes again with the remaining garlic butter.

Step 8

If using parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the tops of the potatoes at this point.

Step 9

Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown, crispy on the edges, and tender inside.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	960.3 grams (960.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1379

Total Fat 78.40g	101%
Saturated Fat 33.80g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 133mg	44%
Sodium 785mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 153.30g	56%
Dietary Fiber 19.90g	71%
Total Sugars 6.80g
Protein 22.90g	46%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 245mg	19%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 3903mg	83%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 43.5%