Try out our festive loaded hasselback potatoes recipe this year. The new potatoes are roasted with garlic and rosemary until crispy, then topped with crispy bacon and shallots, melted cheese – we recommend cheddar or brie – and a quick homemade cranberry ketchup. Serve up as an extravagant Christmas side dish, or as part of a larger array of deliciousness at a Christmas buffet.
Preheat an oven to 190°C/gas mark 5
Place a wooden spoon alongside a potato – this will stop you from accidentally cutting all the way through. Slice into the potato until you hit the spoon; the finer the slice, the more crispy they will end up, so try to get as many slices into each potato as possible. Repeat with each potato. This step can be done in advance, but store in a bowl of cold water to prevent discolouration if not cooking straight away
Place the potatoes in a baking tray with the rosemary and garlic, then drizzle with oil and a pinch of salt and toss to coat evenly. It is important each potato is lightly coated with oil for a crispy finish. Roast in the oven for 50–60 minutes or until golden and crisp
While the potatoes roast, cook the bacon under a grill or in a pan until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper then roughly chop
Make the cranberry ketchup by simply mixing both sauces together
Once the potatoes are cooked, transfer into an ovenproof serving dish and sprinkle over the grated cheese and chopped bacon. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted
To serve, drizzle over some of the cranberry ketchup (serving the rest in a bowl on the side) and sprinkle with crispy shallots and chives
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