Quiet Christmas Days in Northern Sweden | Winter Cooking & Slow Living

Last week in Northern Sweden, our days were shaped by winter light, a lot of snow, and slow Christmas preparations. In this video, we share a peaceful glimpse into our little life in the north — from seasonal cooking to simple moments at home.

Thank you for watching and spending this quiet winter moment with us. I hope this video brings you a sense of peace, coziness, and rest for a slower Christmas season — and a little glimpse into our Christmas in Northern Sweden. Thank you for being here 🤍🎄

One of the dishes we prepare is a Swedish classic: Hasselback potatoes (Hasselbackspotatis). Traditionally served in Sweden as a side dish with meat or fish, these oven-baked potatoes are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. We also enjoy them in a simple way, paired with a fresh salad and a light dip — perfect comfort food for the winter season.

Below you’ll find the Hasselback potato recipe, with cooking instructions and measurements for both Europe and the United States.

Hasselback Potatoes | Swedish Christmas Side Dish

Ingredients
    •    800 g (about 1¾ lb) waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold (about 12 small potatoes)
    •    50 g butter (about 3½ tbsp)
    •    Breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
    •    Salt
    •    Black pepper
    •    Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh rosemary or thyme

Instructions
    •    Preheat the oven to 220°C / 430°F
    •    Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly, making sure not to cut all the way through
Tip: Placing the potato in a wooden spoon or between two chopsticks helps keep the base intact
    •    Arrange the potatoes in a baking dish with the sliced side facing up. Season with salt and pepper
    •    Shave the butter over the potatoes and sprinkle with breadcrumbs
    •    Bake in the center of the oven for 50–60 minutes, until the potatoes are tender inside and golden and crisp on the outside
    •    While baking, spoon the melted butter over the potatoes occasionally, or add a small extra piece of butter if needed
Optional: After about 40 minutes, sprinkle a little Parmesan over the potatoes for added depth of flavor
Serve straight from the oven and finish with fresh rosemary or thyme if you like

Where do Hasselback potatoes come from?

Hasselback potatoes are named after Restaurant Hasselbacken in Stockholm, Sweden. The dish was first introduced there in 1953 by a young kitchen apprentice named Leif Elisson, and it has since become a well-known part of traditional Swedish cooking.

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