Keep summer grilling and entertaining simple with Garlic-Basil Red Hasselback Potatoes. Just sit back and enjoy your guests.
This time of year is just beautiful in Nebraska. The worst of the freezing weather is behind us and the heat and humidity aren’t unbearable yet. You just can’t keep me inside right now so my meals need to be no-fuss like these Garlic-Basil Red Hasselback Potatoes! They’re perfect for the grill!
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I’m outside gardening or walking and we’re on our bicycles every chance we get. When we’re busy like this I want first of all, simple and fresh, also on the grill if possible and finally a no-fuss menu. Garlic-Basil Red Hasselback Potatoes with Dorot is a 3-check recipe!
I plant a lot of herbs in my garden each year. Unfortunately, my herbs are just babies right now and can’t help me out in the kitchen.
When I found Dorot herbs and garlic in the freezer section of my Trader Joe’s store I couldn’t be more excited.
With a simple pop of the tray, I have a perfectly pre-portioned crushed garlic or chopped herb. Making garlic bread or fresh salad dressing is a snap!
Imagine fresh basil whenever you need it! I get giddy just thinking about it!
I read that Dorot grows its own garlic, basil, cilantro, parsley, chili, and ginger and then flash freezes it within 90 minutes of harvest and they have a shelf life of two years.
I just keep it in the freezer and pop a portion out whenever I need it.
John and I love to grill out on Sundays. We try to not make other commitments and just enjoy each other’s company.
We had a beautiful tenderloin for the grill and I’d picked up some gorgeous asparagus and red potatoes at the farmer’s market that I knew would be great together.
Making a garlic-herb sauce to go on those potatoes was such a great idea!
I’ll be using that combination in so many other dishes from vegetables, proteins, to pasta.
As a result of using herbs and garlic to flavor a dish, I don’t need as much salt.
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Garlic-Basil Red Hasselback Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized red potatoes
- 4 cubes of Dorot Chopped Basil
- 1 cube of Dorot Crushed Garlic
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- Black pepper
- Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- In a small dish, pop Dorot Chopped Basil and Crushed Garlic cubes. Add canola oil and set aside.
- Apply a small amount of oil to baking dishes to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Place a potato in between two skewers or chopsticks and make even cuts into the potato without cutting through the bottom.
- Stir the Dorot mixture to an even sauce, and using a butter knife, brush sauce into each slice. Pour any remaining sauce over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cover with foil.
- Grill for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Alternatively potatoes can be baked in a 375°F oven for the same amount of time.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
You can also find Dorot garlic and herbs at Whole Foods or go to their website for a store locator in your area and other amazing recipe ideas! I want to thank Dorot for such a high-quality product in addition to supporting Hostess At Heart!
michele
Saturday 17th of June 2017
These look simply mouthwatering! I love how uniform your cuts are... I can never get them to be even... I also love using the prepared spices.... what a great idea to make it for an easy dinner !
Julie Menghini
Monday 19th of June 2017
Thank you so much Michele! I can't say that they always come out evenly!
Loretta
Tuesday 13th of June 2017
Ahh I'm here, not quite sure what happened before. Your post prompted me to buy them at TJ's. I did buy them years ago, but forgot all about them. Those potatoes look extra yumm with all that goodness in it. Still busy and haven't gone back to the discipline of blogging yet. I have a farewell party I'm hosting tomorrow with some Moroccan food, but I've already blogged about that particular recipe :) I'll get with t he flow sometime soon I hope :)
Julie Menghini
Tuesday 13th of June 2017
Wow Loretta, I loved seeing all of your photos. I have really been lazy lately and not pushing it. It's pretty quiet anyway. So glad you're back and hope everyone is doing well. It's been really hot and windy here already and it's forcing me inside. It's hard to keep the plants watered for more than a day. Still beats winter though!
Claire
Tuesday 13th of June 2017
I bet the taste is delish, Julie!
Julie Menghini
Tuesday 13th of June 2017
Thank you, Claire! It really was delicious. We eat them this way quite a bit!
Christie
Monday 12th of June 2017
I have seen these. I've often wondered about them. I can't wait to try them!
Julie Menghini
Tuesday 13th of June 2017
Thank you, Christie! We really like them this way so we can flavor them any way we feel like.
Jennifer A Stewart
Monday 12th of June 2017
OMG, I love the idea of Hasselback potatoes. Such a great way to get all that yummy goodness down into the potato. Plus it looks so cool!! Dorot is perfect for getting all that fresh herb punch without having to keep a garden in your kitchen. I can't grow anything so I alway have these on hand!
Julie Menghini
Monday 12th of June 2017
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I'm loving this product too!