Ham Hasselback Potatoes

Name: Ham Hasselback Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 Russet Baking Potatoes, Washed (Small To Medium); 1 Package (12 Ounces) Farmer John Ham; ¼ Cup Melted Butter; 1 Tbsp. Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary And/Or Thyme Leaves; 3 Cloves Garlic; Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper For Seasoning

Total Time:

1 hr 0 mins

Skill Level:

Beginner

Servings:

8 Servings

Cooking Tip: To prevent accidentally cutting all the way through the potatoes, place each potato on a cutting board then arrange chop sticks… View More

Cooking Tip: To prevent accidentally cutting all the way through the potatoes, place each potato on a cutting board then arrange chop sticks on either side of potato before slicing.

Print:

Total Time:

1 hr 0 mins

Skill Level:

Beginner

Servings:

8 Servings

Ingredients

Ham 12oz.

6 Russet Baking Potatoes, Washed (Small To Medium)6
1 Package (12 Ounces) Farmer John Ham1 Package
1/4 Cup Melted Butter1/4 Cup
1 Tbsp. Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary And/Or Thyme Leaves1 Tbsp.
3 Cloves Garlic3 Cloves
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper For Seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
With sharp knife slice each potato with several thin slices width-wise. (See cooking tip.)
Arrange potatoes in baking dish and place ham slices between the slices.
Generously slather each potato with butter and sprinkle with herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add garlic cloves to baking dish.
Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. If potatoes get too crispy, cover with aluminum foil.
Twist on a Classic: Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and ½ teaspoon ground ancho chili or chipotle pepper powder to the melted butter. For a festive look, garnish serving platter with additional fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs.