Hasselback potatoes or Potato à la Hasselbacken (Swedish: hasselbackspotatis) are baked potatoes cut about halfway through into thin, fan-like slices. Hassel backing is done to a fruit or vegetable to create artful-looking food while adding more flavor.[1] This creates a crispy outside while allowing the flavors to penetrate the potato, leaving the inside fluffy.[2] They can be served as a main course,[3] a side dish, or canapé.[4][5] Various toppings, such as caraway seeds, paprika, cheese, bacon, and breadcrumbs, can be added for extra flavor. Some recipes call for stuffing the toppings between the slices, while others are added closer to the end of the baking process.[6]