Crispy on the outside. Tender on the inside. Full of garlicky cheesiness. Yes, these potatoes are pretty much amazing!
Plus, they look impressive and are super easy to make! Those are some of the best kinds of recipes, right?!
Unless of course, you are like me and get distracted talking to someone and forget to pay attention to what your cuts look like and you cut all the way through the potato! Oh well! It just ensured that there were smaller serving sizes to accommodate all appetites!
All other people will find this recipe easy! 🙂 Feel free to mix up the spices and herbs to match your family’s tastes.
Garlic and Parmesan Grilled Hasselback Potatoes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 2-4 tbsp olive oil (depending on how large your potatoes are)
- 3 large cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- Bring grill temperature to medium-high and oil grill grate.
- Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each potato to ensure that the potato won’t roll around on you when cutting. Cut into potato vertically leaving about 1/3 of an inch at the bottom. If you would like, place the potato between two wooden spoons to stop you from cutting all the way through the potato. Repeat this cut every 1/8 of an inch until you have reached the end of the potato. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- Rinse potatoes under cool water, fanning out the cuts to rinses out the slices. Place potatoes on a microwaveable plate cut side up. Microwave for 5 minutes. Flip potatoes over and microwave for another 5 minutes. Let potatoes cool so that you can comfortably handle them.
- Brush potatoes with olive oil making sure to get it into most of the slits for maximum crispiness! Place garlic into the slices of the potatoes. Sprinkle the tops of the potatoes with parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper, fanning the slices open as you go.
- Place potatoes on grill grate. Cover and cook 20-25 minutes or until center is soft and egdges are crispy.

Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Oooooh just look at the carbful of goodness here!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Oh, yes! Lots of carb goodness! 🙂
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Garlic and parm are a match made in heaven! And sprinkled on top of hassleback potatoes takes things to a whole other level. Amazing!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Sally! The flavors turned out great and it was fun to do them on the grill!
Ashley says
These look incredible! I’m see these being made very soon, perfect for steak dinners!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Oh, these would be perfect with steak! Good idea!
Ellen B Cookery says
Now this is how to eat a potato! YUM!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Exactly! 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Did someone say “garlicky cheesiness”? I love this, Jessica! Nice change from a standard baked potato. Now, where is my fork….
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Anna! We definitely thought it was a step up from a normal baked potato!
Lesley says
Looks yummy!!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Lesley!
MrsNick says
These not only look tasty, but so cute! I’ve never thought of cutting a potato like that. Did they hold up on the grill a little bit better than slices? Just curious. I tend to over do it when grilling my taters.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I think so. We didn’t have any problems with them like we have with just slices. It really is a super simple way to make potatoes look impressive. Let me know if you ever get around to trying it!
Kristen (swanky dietitian) says
Wow, these look impressive!!
I love this! So simple, but sounds just delicious!! So glad I found your blog.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Kristen! I’m glad you stopped by! 🙂
Awkward Kitchenette says
Yum! Looks amazing! How difficult was the slicing? I’ve been nervous to try it 🙂
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
It actually isn’t that bad! Just make sure that you are paying attention (unlike me!), and you shouldn’t have a problem. You should definitely give it a try! You’ll be surprised how easy it is!
Cassie/Bake Your Day says
Love, love, love! My mouth is watering for these flavors. Love this!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Cassie!!
Velva says
This looks good. A great way to show-off the simple potato. Love it!! Thanks for sharing.
Velva
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Velva! It’s a favorite at our house because it’s easy and looks impressive!
JulieD says
This is so beautiful! I have been wanting to try a hasselbeck potato and you have done it so well…I need this in my life!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Julie! You should definitely give them a try! They are so good!!
brandi says
those look so good!! my husband would love them
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Brandi! Let me know what you think if you get around to trying them!
The Cooking Actress says
These potatoes look so yummy!!!