Gourmet Hazelnut Hasselback Potatoes

Gourmet Hazelnut Hasselback Potatoes

120 mins
medium
8 servings

A decadent and flavorful gratin featuring crispy hazelnuts and tender potatoes, perfect for a special occasion.

Potato GratinVegetarianWinter Recipes

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Mandoline or sharp knife
  • Oven-safe dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2.00 poundsPotatoes(Yukon Gold or Red potatoes work well.)
  • 3.00 cupsHazelnut Milk(Use full-fat for best flavor.)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsButter(Unsalted butter recommended.)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsFlour(All-purpose flour.)
  • 1.00 cloveGarlic(Minced.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonNutmeg(Freshly grated.)
  • 1.00 sprigRosemary(Freshly chopped.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonSoy Sauce(Or tamari for gluten-free.)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsSalt(Sea salt preferred.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil.)
  • 1.00 mediumLeek(White and light green parts, thinly sliced.)
  • 20.00 leavesSage Leaves(Fresh sage leaves.)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare an oven-safe dish.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in hazelnut milk and water until thickened.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Stir in garlic, nutmeg, rosemary, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Layer sliced leeks in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Add half of the hazelnut cream to the leeks.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Slice potatoes thinly. Arrange potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

7

Pour remaining cream over potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Place dish on a baking sheet to catch drips. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

9

Remove foil, scatter sage leaves over potatoes, and increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and bubbly.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

11

Serve immediately with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Estimated time: 5 minutes