{Cheesy Creamy Hassleback Potatoes...and A Little Family}

These babies winded up being a hit with my family.  I had never heard of Hassleback Potatoes until Jenna posted the recipe on her blog in which I am adding the link for you to check the recipe out and her blog. It was kinda nice to tell my daughters, "We are having hassleback potatoes". It sounded important! LOL! 

But first, before the potato recipe, you know I must share my family with you a little. Just a little.....I spent the day with this cutie on Friday. We had so much fun. Can y'all believe that she will be two in April?

Remember all that dark hair that she had? And now it's so light. She still has plenty of hair as she never lost any. If it gets the least bit damp it curls. 

We went to our local City Park, AKA the Duck pond. She had such a great time trying to chase the ducks. NANA was wore out chasing her!

 Then we headed to pick up her cousin, my 6 year old grandgirl and off again we went. 

Yep, she kicks those shoes and socks off as soon as we get in the vehicle. 

Enjoyed another Saturday morning watching the grandson play basketball. There is never a dull moment with my grands. Football, basketball, Softball, Soccer, Cheerleading....Dang, I am already tired! 

So speaking of Hassleback potatoes this is what I learned just in case inquiring minds want to know. 

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Hasselback potatoes are a type of potato dish, not a variety of potato, as is sometimes mistakenly believed. The name is derived from the restaurant where they were first introduced in the 1940s, Hasselbacken in Stockholm, Sweden which opened in that city in 1748 and where they are called hasselbackspotatis. Hasselback potatoes are a simple dish, and in their simplest form, are nothing more than whole potatoes cut in such a way as to resemble a fan or accordion when roasted. The outside of the potato becomes crisp and brown while the inside is soft and creamy. So ladies, in essence, it's just another way to cook a potato but I sure like it when I find new ways to cook old things!

The original recipe is over on Jenna's blog so be sure to pop over and look at it. I did change a few things when I baked them. 

https://thepaintedapron.com/category/easy-peasy/ 

Now here's a few things that I done a little different. First, I used a large casserole dish as I was preparing for a larger crowd. I also used the medium size red potatoes.  You will need to adjust your recipe accordingly the size crowd you are feeding.

I added spices such as dried parsley, paprika and Montana Chili salt (I love that stuff) 

When making my cheese sauce I realized that I did not buy the Manchego cheese. GRR! So, I used cream cheese. Worked out wonderful. 

I also decided after I baked my potatoes that I would add mild shredded cheese. My bunch loves cheese. I also topped with just a sprinkle of Kosher salt.  

This is a very good dish and nothing like having leftovers for lunch.

Be sure to pop over and visit Jenna at the Painted Apron.  She has tons of recipes.

 I would like to leave you with some food for thought.

"Sometimes you just have to say "NO" which means you have to be willing to disappoint others in order to set boundaries in your life". There is only ONE you". 

"Great opportunities to help others may be seldom in your realm of life, but small opportunities surround you every day". 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy