Garlic and Thyme Hasselback Potatoes (Crispy Oven-Roasted Side Dish)
These garlic and thyme Hasselback potatoes are a crispy, flavorful, and visually impressive side dish. Each potato is thinly sliced without cutting all the way through, allowing the buttery garlic mixture to seep inside as they roast. The result is perfectly tender potatoes with golden, crisp tops and soft centers.
This dish pairs beautifully with saucy mains, especially those served with gravy, as the sauce flows into all the layers and adds even more richness. Made with simple ingredients like butter, olive oil, garlic, and thyme, these potatoes are perfect for family dinners, holiday meals, or any time you want a standout side dish.
Garlic and Thyme Hasselback Potatoes (Crispy Oven-Roasted Side Dish)
Course: Side DishCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes1
hour~200
kcalIngredients
8 Maris Piper potatoes (small to medium, approx. 100 g each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Maldon salt (for garnish)
Directions
- Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (400°F). - Prepare the Potatoes
Use eight small-to-medium Maris Piper potatoes (about 100g each). To create the Hasselback slices, place two wooden spoons on either side of one potato and make thin, even cuts about 2 mm apart. The spoons help prevent slicing all the way through. Repeat with all potatoes. - Arrange in a Baking Dish
Place the cut potatoes into a shallow ovenproof dish or roasting tray. A cast iron pan works well, but any dish is fine as long as there is space between each potato. - Make the Garlic Butter Mixture
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder), ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon each of black pepper, paprika, and salt. Stir to combine. - Coat the Potatoes
Drizzle the garlic butter mixture all over the potatoes, ensuring it seeps between the slices. - Roast and Baste
Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until tender and golden. While roasting, baste the potatoes 2–3 times with the butter mixture or juices in the tray. - Finish and Serve
Once done, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and a little Maldon salt on top before serving.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Basting during roasting is key — it helps the butter and seasoning soak into the slices for maximum crispness and flavor.
