Swedish Hasselback Pit Roasted Cheesy Bacon Potatoes

by Harry Soo | Published Nov 17, 2021 | Last updated Feb 28, 2022 | 8 comments

CategoryAll Recipes, Outdoor, Veggies and Pasta

If you’ve never tried roasting potatoes in your smoker you’ll be pleasantly surprised that the flavor is better than doing it in the oven. This recipe for pit roasted Swedish Hasselback potatoes works well for a formal dinner or a backyard party. You can also cook this ahead and reheat when you arrive at your event (save the topping until before you serve). I sped up the cooking process by microwaving the potato first. I’ve also taken these to a tailgate and a camping trip and they were a huge hit. This method of preparing potatoes was invented in the 1950’s at the Hasselbacken Restaurant, now attached to a hotel in central Stockholm, Sweden. The hotel was established in the 1700s as an inn and was originally a traditional red hut in the midst of a hazelnut trees, which is how it got its name. Restaurant Hasselbacken opened in 1853 in a grand new building and Hasselbackspotatis were first served in the 1950s and were an instant hit and have become popular all over the world. It looks intricate with its accordion pleats fanning out as you cook it and is easy to make. All you need is to place two wooden cooking spoons next to your potato and a sharp knife to cut down ¾ way until the spoon handles stop the knife. You can also dress it up many ways for a show-stopping presentation with Parmesan, bacon, Cheese Whiz, sour cream, chives, and pretty much anything that goes with a baked potato.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 potato

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 961

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g76%
Saturated Fat 30g150%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 1561mg66%
Potassium 139mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 87g29%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 14g
Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 29%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 82%
Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Directions

Rinse your baking potatoes. You can peel or leave the skin on. I like the skin on. Cut a small slice off the bottom so it sits flat. Place two wooden spoons opposite the long sides of the potato before you make ⅛ inch-thin slices. The wooden spoons prevent you from cutting all the way through the potatoes

Heat your smoker to 450F with a direct and indirect zone

Sprinkle a light coat of SYD rub all over the cut potatoes, place in glass bowl and microwave until the potatoes are tender but not dried out (it took about 8 minutes, on baked potato setting, in my Sharp microwave).

Place in a disposable foil pan and brush liberally with the melted butter.

Transfer to grill and cook until tender (about 15 minutes!)

Ingredients

4 baking potatoes (about 6oz each)

2 tbsp Slap Yo Daddy All Purpose Rub

1 stick of unsalted butter, melted

12 slices of cooked bacon, each broken into 4 pieces

4 oz cheese slices (sharp cheddar or Pepperjack work well), cut into squares to fit the potato (24 pieces)

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp chopped green onions/chives

½ cup sour cream

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8 Comments

Doc on 01/24/2022 at 12:08 pm

Umm.. what do you do with the cheese, bacon, scallions, etc.?
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- Emily Astin on 01/28/2022 at 1:26 pm
  
  stuff the potato with it!
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geo on 02/11/2022 at 12:18 pm

Clearly, the last step is missing. …and the sour cream?
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- Emily Astin on 02/21/2022 at 1:55 pm
  
  top as you are pleased 🙂
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Tammy Mulanax on 02/13/2022 at 3:27 pm

Can you please explain step 2 with the direct and indirect zone? I have a Green Mountain Grill Ledge. Thank you!
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- Emily Astin on 02/21/2022 at 1:53 pm
  
  Hi! so unfortunately, that step is for a gasser or a charcoal grill. You really can’t do two zones on a pellet grill at one time. you would have to remove after the low and slow piece then sear.
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Richard Wybrow on 05/22/2022 at 9:21 am

Have cooked these on a weber gas grill and now convert to grillgrates. In your instructions you say only put food on the grill yet for this recipe it says place potatoes in a foil tray and place on the grill. Which is it please.
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- Emily Astin on 06/02/2022 at 10:12 am
  
  GRATE catch! Sorry about that. Just place straight on the grill.
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