Crispy Roast Potatoes with Noosa Black Garlic
Few dishes impress guests quite like Hasselback potatoes. Thinly sliced so they fan open as they roast, these potatoes become crispy and golden on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy inside.
In this indulgent version, the potatoes are roasted in duck fat and butter, then finished with Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste, grated truffle Manchego cheese, and fragrant fresh sage.
The result is a rich, flavour-packed potato dish with deep umami notes and a touch of truffle decadence — perfect for Christmas entertaining, special dinners or gourmet side dishes.
Recipe Details
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
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4 medium russet potatoes (1 per person)
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3 tbsp Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste
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2 tbsp duck fat
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup truffle Manchego cheese, grated
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2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
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Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
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Crème fraîche, to serve
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Optional: whole sage leaves for garnish
Method
1. Prepare the potatoes
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Wash, dry and peel the potatoes.
Using a sharp knife, slice thin cuts three-quarters of the way through each potato without cutting all the way to the base.
Tip: Place chopsticks on either side of the potato while slicing to prevent cutting through.
2. First roast
Place the potatoes onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Brush with half of the duck fat and roast for 45–50 minutes, until the edges begin to crisp and fan open.
3. Add butter and finish roasting
In a small bowl, combine:
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melted butter
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remaining duck fat
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salt and pepper
Brush generously over the potatoes, ensuring the mixture runs between the slices.
Return to the oven and roast for a further 20–25 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp.
4. Prepare the black garlic drizzle
In a small bowl, mix the Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste with a teaspoon of olive oil to create a smooth, spoonable consistency.
5. Finish the potatoes
Remove the potatoes from the oven.
Sprinkle generously with grated truffle Manchego cheese so it melts into the warm slices.
Drizzle the Caramelized Black Garlic Paste over the top and scatter with chopped sage.
6. Serve
Serve immediately with a dollop of crème fraîche and a few crispy sage leaves if desired.
Serving Suggestions
These Hasselback potatoes are perfect served with:
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roast lamb or beef
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Christmas ham or turkey
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grilled vegetables
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festive sharing platters
They also work beautifully as a luxurious vegetarian main dish with a fresh green salad.
Why Black Garlic Elevates These Potatoes
Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste adds deep savoury flavour with subtle sweetness and balsamic-like richness.
Combined with crispy potatoes, butter and truffle Manchego, it creates a perfect balance of umami, richness and texture that turns a simple potato dish into something truly memorable.