Hasselback Potatoes with Macadamia Nut Pesto Recipe

To create the characteristic Hasselback slits, place each potato between two guides, like the plastic lid from a food storage container or two wooden spoons. This prevents your knife from cutting all the way through the potato.

Carefully slice the potato crosswise into thin, even sections, stopping when your knife hits the guides. The potato should remain intact at the bottom.

Place the potatoes onto a baking sheet. Dab each potato with a pat of butter.

If you have some aluminum foil, you can create small nests for each potato. This helps contain the melted butter, making it easier to baste later on.