Feast your eyes on this drool-worthy plate of Hasselback Potatoes, Corn and Broccoli... all deliciously smothered with homemade velvety Cheddur Cheese made out of sweet potatoes and cauliflower! 😋😋😋😋😋
Tip: I like microwaving the potatoes to soften them a bit, which makes it easier to slice them up, and also helps decrease cook time in the airfryer or oven. However, make sure not to overcook the potato in the microwave because if it becomes too soft or mushy, it will fall apart when you try to slice it up. If you don't like using the microwave or don't have one, you can omit this step and simply cut them up completely raw.
Tip: Slice up the potatoes as thin or as thick as you want. To help prevent you from cutting the potato all the way through, place it between two wooden spoon handles.
WARNING: This gooey Cheddur Cheese sauce made out of sweet potatoes and cauliflower is incredibly addicting!!! Get your kids to eat the most 'boring' veggies by serving this cheese sauce on the side for dipping. You can also use it in quesadillas, sandwiches and wraps.
Don't have an airfryer?? No Problem!
The air-fryer is ideal because cook time is exponentially less and it does not warm up the entire house, which is a big plus esp during summer! But if you don't have one, you can simply use your oven and get the same gorgeous results.
Impress your family and friends with this gorgeous meal that's super healthy, super delicious and can win over the pickiest eaters. This nutrient-dense dish is great for long work days as it will keep you feeling full and energized for a long time. Also perfect for big families or for when having company over as it is deceptively easy to make and very budget-friendly. Enjoy!
Hasselback Potatoes with Corn and Steamed Broccoli
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20-70mins
Ingredients:
4 large russett potatoes; (may sub with any size potatoes; see notes*)
1/4 cup aquafaba
spices/herbs of choice: I used garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
pink salt and pepper, to taste
homemade Cheddur Cheese
chopped fresh parsley (my sub with other fresh herb of choice)
(optional) red pepper flakes
broccoli, roughly chopped (may sub with whatever veggies you like)
4 ears corn on the cob
(optional) corn topping: 1/4 cup homemade breadcrumbs (see notes**), 2 tbps almond flour and 1 tbsp garlic powder
Directions:
(Optional, but highly recommended) Microwave each large potato x 2 mins; this softens them a bit, which makes slicing easier, and help decrease cooking time. (If using a small or medium potato, decrease microwave time to 1min.) Tip: Make sure not to overcook the potato in the microwave because if it becomes too soft or mushy, it will fall apart when you try to slice it up.
Thinly slice the potatoes crosswise without cutting all the way through. Tip: as you want. To help prevent you from cutting the potato all the way through, place it between two wooden spoon handles.
Brush the potatoes with aquafaba, making sure to get in between slices.
Lightly season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with your choice of dried herbs and spices. Again, make sure to get in between the slices.
Air-fry at 390 x 15 mins or bake in the oven at 420 x 1 hr; see notes.*
While the potatoes are cooking, microwave each corn (with husk) x 90-120 secs, or bake in the oven at 350 x 30mins. Allow to cool a bit before peeling off the husk.
Quickly steam broccoli with a little bit of water in a pot, which should only take a few minutes. Tip: Keep a close eye to make sure the broccoli florets don't get overcooked,. We want them bright green and crisp.
Generously drizzle the potatoes, corn and broccoli with homemade Cheddur Cheese sauce.
Garnish the potatoes with chopped fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.
(Optional) Mix corn topping ingredients in a bowl, and sprinkle as much or as little as you want on the corn for added texture and added flavor.
Notes: * I used large potatoes. Cooking time is greatly affected by potato size, so decrease accordingly if using small potatoes.
** I toasted 2 slices of whole wheat bread, then processed them in a blender.
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