MY NEW FAV SIDE DISH (OR IS IT AN APPETIZER) MINI HASSELBACK POTATOES | SAM THE COOKING GUY

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▪️Say hello to my new favorite side dish for the holidays - mini hasselback potatoes! And the question is - side dish or appetizer?
00:00 Intro
2:37 Making the butter sauce
3:27 Slicing the potatoes
5:35 Basting
6:30 Baking instructions
6:45 Raycon Ad
8:04 Reveal & final touches
10:00 First Bite
10:45 Samsgiving 2021
11:51 Outro
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[@jakehughes1005]

"When is a potato ever an appetizer?" Uhhhh potato skins are a fantastic appetizer almost everywhere!

[@MrJoshiewashy]

About to say the same thing

[@StonedWandererAZ]

Loaded fries/cheese fries are pretty common appetizer as well.

[@gairarney3289]

I'm with Sam, these most definitely are both an appetizer and a side dish. The Japanese mayo on top is perfection. Can't wait to try these. Love your videos and always look forward to what you come up with next.

[@austincathey3829]

Definitely both- poutine is a potato-based appetizer. Case-closed.

[@LiqdPT]

@@austincathey3829 I'd call poutine a meal. 😁

[@christiansalas1629]

1st: These look awesome and I'm going to try making them this weekend for a party! 2nd: I see potato appetizers all the time and those are usually always what I like ordering for the table!

[@markramge9885]

Appetizer all the way. Once again the old man had to show the young guy how life is. Keep up all the good recipes Sam. You rock!

[@BeckiandChris]

In the before times my friends and I would order crispy potatoes as an appetizer from a restaurant here in Buffalo, so 10/10 support for baby potato appetizer! 😂

[@andreashabeck1155]

Jooo, I watch you guys

[@aliciamangar1513]

WHERE EXACTLY IN BUFFALO??

[@raymonks9767]

Sam them Hasselback potatoes were great they probably good with sour cream also thank you Ray I watch you guys all the time you are great and funny

[@briansaczawa7354]

Apps for sure

[@BeckiandChris]

@@aliciamangar1513 it was at Hotel Henry but they closed during the pandemic 😭😭

[@benniesdad1]

This should be a whole new category of food. We can call it an appeti-sider. Awesome recipe.

[@PatrickJoannisse]

Appesider

[@jakefuelling8974]

Sideapp?

[@russjacobsen9507]

Well done Donald Fry! A capital new word.

[@jassonksiazek1389]

I like it!

[@cUser691]

@Donald Fry, @ Russ Jacobsen Nice hyphenated word there- you need to Trademark it ASAP before someone consults a patent attorney lol

[@Bitoru]

Love the show. This has been my favorite new channel for me in 2021. Definitely made me a better cook!

[@alexandmichelle]

These didn't last long last night! I made them as an appetizer for my cookie exchange party! 2 bags of potatoes, gone in less than 5 minutes...! I bet I've made 6-8 of your recipes in the last month! Never disappointed! Keep up the great work, and always being so entertaining! Love you guys!

[@daynakunkel5312]

I agree with Sam, they can be both! I'm a potato addict though so I'd eat them no matter how they're served!!

[@morgan0179]

A friend of mine introduced me to Sam's channel a few years ago, at a time when I was pretty burned out on cooking. The first few episodes I watched were pretty straight forward, but the more I went down the rabbit hole I quickly learned that Sam is a man after my own heart. From not eating the same thing all the time to transforming leftovers in interesting ways. I've not missed an episode in over three years now and I have recreated his recipes multiple times, often putting my own spin on things. I now love to cook again and have even gotten into smoking meats because seeing Sam cook outside looked so enjoyable!

[@chrisworley6655]

SAME!!!!

[@wambatmidget86]

I’ll be eating these as an appy, a side, and maybe just maybe a big plate of them as a meal 😂 These look and sound incredible

[@DABIGRAGU1]

Kristi gets it.

[@ethanoertly652]

Love the videos and the inspiration to cook and try new things. We look forward to a new video every M/W/F and never miss one. Thanks Sam and team! Keep it up!

[@davidpatrick4871]

Longtime restaurant employee here. These are definitely acceptable as an appetizer. I can’t believe Sam didn’t mention poutine in his argument. Max is accurate with potatoes most commonly being a side to a lot of beef entrees. I think vegetarians would gladly make a meal of these.

[@jkolenda]

Team Sam on this! Could definitely be an appetizer! Never heard of potato skins or cheese fries Max?

[@tracyjones2221]

These mini hasslebacks look like the perfect appetizer for a holiday cocktail party!!! They would go great w/ teriyaki steak bites! Can't wait to make them!

[@MrHippo567]

Just went back and watched an old episode that was filmed in the kitchen and it is wild how far you guys have come. U have singlehandedly gotten me into cooking

[@peternguyen1369]

The Evo grill is the absolute coolest kitchen item ever. It's like a huge cast-iron pan. I never heard of it until I found Sam's channel. I definitely need to get one at some point. It looks so satisfying to use.

[@dphi808]

It's pricey, but Cuisinart makes a more affordable alternative fwiw

[@chrisworley6655]

My husband wants one so bad!!!! He is in love with Sam's outdoor kitchen!!! (Karin)

[@stettan1]

Not very energy effective eh?

[@brandonbough9237]

Still is and will always be the best, most entertaining cooking show I have ever watched. Learned alot of new things to make over the years of watching you guys. Thank you and keep it up

[@chrisworley6655]

DITTO!

[@theleciatomlinson6664]

Definitely adding this to our dinner menu! “And heeeer we are” love that ❤️

[@dalegappa3063]

These were great - I have made so many of your dishes and am never disappointed!! I think I have watched every episode you have made. Thanks Sam the cooking guy!!!

[@gran9122]

Potatoes can totally be an appetizer. Loaded skins are a classic. And who wouldn’t love those little cuties?! Ps. Great idea with the chopsticks. 👍🏻

[@ejhmedia3544]

These will be a fantastic appetizer along with the steak fingers you made Monday. If Fridays video fits in the theme, this could be a week of Tapas

[@loVesAttiE72011]

The best part about food is it can be what ever you desire it to be. 🤙 I love cooking new shit that's why I love watching Sam. Been watching for a couple of years now. Thanks for all the rad ideas.Shout out from Alabama! Great videos boys keep it up!!

[@aliciatolbert157]

Definitely could be an appetizer or a fun side dish! I love watching these videos and leaning how to cook new things. I was not a big fan of cooking, but I have enjoyed all of the dishes I have made from this channel. I now make the best chicken alfredo that I have ever had. 😄

[@Razor1rot]

Max: "Potato is never an appetizer" I guess he's forgetting about Potato Skins, Loaded Fries, Bacon Wrapped potato wedges with cheese dip, Potato Latkes, House Fries (Chips) and Dip and all the other delicious Potato appetizers out there. Has that boy never been to a bar in his life?

[@zacharyfett2491]

I legit think you got them all. 👍👍👍

[@jamesmilos9909]

Beat me to it!,👍👍

[@chickentodd]

Those are all side dishes actually 😅

[@neillottering7104]

Anything is a appetizer lmao

[@alexrudd6512]

samosas

[@Nordiccampfirekitchen]

Just perfect! Hasselbacken is a place in Stockholm, were that potato dish was founded, around 1953. Usually served with steaks and sauce. Great to see Sam taking the hasselback potato to a new level!

[@raviisaiah1372]

This is amazing. I’m going to try next weekend. I love your creative twists.

[@raylawler1139]

I’m going to give this a try. Love all your creative ideas!

[@thorgregersen543]

My family has been making hasselback potatoes every dinner party, since I can remember. I'm so excited to try these out they look amazing. Any potato dish can count as an appetizer when they get enough attention and care that they deserve. Potatoes are awesome!

[@vogelj2009]

What a great idea from the big brain of Sam the cooking guy! Will for sure be on the menus this holiday season. You are my new addiction. My wife passed away in 2020 and I have to feed myself now. I am so addicted to your video’s I try them all and have ordered your shirts and knives. I love them. You are giving me a whole new perspective on life and food. Thank you!

[@adambrown7009]

Definitely going to need to try this one! Looks delicious!!

[@coppiestarling1521]

Love watching you guys. Keep ‘em coming

[@heatherdrollett5024]

Always wanted to try making these. Might be a great “appetizer” this holiday for the family!

[@Plasmorbital]

This could definitely be a sweet appetizer. Or side for breakfast. Or solo lunch. Or a side to a beautiful steak. Gorgeous.

[@heatherwicker9990]

Ohhh yes with a nice medium rare filet….mouthwatering!

[@MrNathansdad]

What they ☝️said 🤤

[@PurringMyrrh]

Oh shit, brekkie! A yolk porn egg...bacon...maybe a nice little hollandaise. Sign me up.

[@sleaverbar3717]

That’s what she said

[@tad-elilanni7066]

Can't wait to try these!! I bet they will be great with the spiral sliced ham!!! Thanks for the awesome videos Sam. Like you always say, don't eat the same food over and over!! Thanks for helping us get out of those ruts!

[@robbruner8448]

These look great! Love your videos. Easy and great tasting recipes.

[@audrahershberger783]

These are on my culinary bucket list. Definitely an appetizer for Christmas Eve! Thanks!

[@rocker6957]

Sam. Let me tell you how I spend every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I work 10 hours a day at a factory. Labor intensive stuff. I get home, shower, grab a cold beer and instantly put your streams on. It's my way of taking a deep breath, getting a few laughs and usually learn some new technique or recipe that I didn't know. You Max and Chance keep doing what you do. You make people's lives a whole lot better. Cheers. JJJ

[@FairLady1003]

You are a brave person and deserve respect.

[@berndttoast2710]

Amen brother!! Then on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday you replay your favorite episodes. Or maybe that’s just me.. 😀

[@rocker6957]

@@berndttoast2710 exactly! And more beers. Lol

[@BlairSkidmore]

These look amazing! Can't wait to try these.

[@Sean-ob1ng]

I’ve always wanted to make these, but never motivated enough to try them until seeing Sam do it!

[@frostie7309]

Yessssss! APPETIZERS!! Served up with some cheeky one liner like "hey sugar, this spuds for you"! Haha.. it's whatever really, but those little gems will absolutely be showcased on a platter for future fam festivities. Thanks Sam and boys for the fun size Hassel back idea. Happy Holidays!

[@lawrencejohnson110]

I feel like a mini hassle back potato can definitely be a appetizer. There plenty of restaurants that have potatoes apps. Max is just being that guy lol. I still love you guys #thatswhatshesaid

[@MandMBass]

There are few things my wife and I watch together...this channel is one of the few. Love you guys! And btw, these look incredible!

[@JessieTellsAll]

I made these for a Christmas party I hosted and HOLY MOLY were these ever good! Everyone loved them and wanted more! Absolutely DELICIOUS!

[@Viksynn]

Sam, of course it's an appetizer OR side dish, whenever Allen from work comes over, we always make mini hasselback potatoes. I'm definitely going to make these! Thanks for the great recipe and the laughs. Love you guys!

[@tommyp9850]

This is a definite must, I am going to make this ready for Christmas, and this could definitely be both a side dish or an appetiser, love the video guys

[@AFRLLC]

Love this recipe! Definitely will have to make these soon!

[@Swilson3503]

These can definitely be both appetizer and side dish! These look so good, can’t wait to try!

[@Sev4vikes1]

Hey Sam, love your APPETIZER Hasseback potatoes. The "boys" don't know what they are talking about. I found your channeling a few months back and love what I have seen. I really enjoy cooking and have begun picking out various videos you have made and recreate them in my own kitchen. Truly love the commentary you give with the videos and love the interaction with "the boys". Keep up the great work and wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.

[@robertd4032]

Amazing - made these last night couldn’t resist… I have a totally different attitude towards cooking now because of you…. Thank you!

[@Dorian_Barber]

Watched this video almost everyday sense release. Today on day 5 I’m finally making them. Yummm 😋

[@heathercassady9888]

Happy Holidays you guys! Thanks for everything you do for us.

[@osored]

I’m totally fine with having these potatoes for an appetizer, side dish, or main course. Those potatoes look F*ing amazing, Japanese mayo and all. I know what I’m making for my Christmas party this year!!

[@elishawilliams7145]

I really enjoy how down to earth Sam's cooking is and how it makes you feel like anyone can cook it!

[@nathansavage3503]

These look AMAZING! Can't wait to try it!

[@bodeydough154]

These are most definitely appetizers. I finally can agree with Sam.

[@kevahlers5414]

100% appetizer! I’m definitely making these for the Holiday parties!

[@vidyasingh1338]

This is definitely on my list for Christmas dinner? Keep the recipes coming!

[@bradhoder1094]

These look amazing. Trying it this year!

[@robertgracen7435]

Looks like an appetizer to me, thanks for the idea, I will definitely try theses, love your show

[@cecho9367]

These absolutely could be an appetizer. What a great idea. Of course such a great idea comes out of the STCG team. I’ve been watching since before you had half a million subs. You were great then and continue to elevate with every video. Keep up the good work.

[@Camo_270]

Oh these look good. And Its been some crazy days, I'm glad these are pretty quick and easy. Can't wait to try them. Love you guys. Can't wait for this weeks videos

[@brendencorrigan8978]

Always looking forward to bringing new ideas to the kitchen! And now a new APPETIZER for holiday parties coming up!

[@WeekendShitShow]

My 1st Christmas off in 5 years, yeah thank you Army. Im making these for sure! (as an appetizer of course!) Thank you Sam and crew for all of your hard work and have a great Holiday Season! Y'all have definitely helped me level up in the kitchen, which can be difficult with 5 daughters!

[@nunyabidnis5407]

Enjoy your Christmas and thanks for your service!

[@DaCheeseblarg]

It would definitely work as an hors d'oeuvre, and seeing as we make a whole meal of hors d'oeuvres every New Year, we'll definitely be making these!

[@Wheeler1717]

I agree. It's neither an appetizer nor a side dish. It's a stand-alone hors d'oeuvre. Argument settled. Girls, you're both pretty.

[@ckolstad111]

I am absolutely trying this. Thank you Sam! Love your vids 🙌

[@thevirtualtraveler]

These look delicious! I will definitely be making them

[@chrisgardner6828]

Definitely an appetizer! I’d need 15 of them as a side. We’re going to make these for our family party next week.

[@sthmpsnoma]

I'm going to go with the argument that anything can be an app. These would make an awesome side dish as well. This with a steak sounds amazing to me. The creativity of Sam and his team is on point.

[@Kitchen20247]

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[@bottlecappoppie7812]

Hi Sam. Long time subscriber and viewer. We love your channel and the interesting interactions of you and Chance and Max. Most importantly we love the recipes. We have tried a number of them with great results. Every once in a while you go deep into weirdness with a recipe, but 97.6% of the are great!

[@titomenefee2819]

Appetizer! Looks amazing! I will definitely have to try these...thanks Sam!

[@linholly]

Those look AMAZING! I’ll definitely need to give those “appetizers” a try over the holidays 🎄🙌🏻

[@kwood5009]

My husband and I love trying all of Sam’s dishes. We will be trying this as an appetizer!!

[@abbyroad5291]

I love your show! These are an appetizer I think. 😀 Tell Max I said so. Thanks for all the excellent recipes-- you have really pushed me out of my comfort zone! Well done! And keep it up!

[@scottr24x]

Those are the best hasselback potatoes I've seen. Thanks for a year of great cooking videos.

[@cahikerchik8760]

The Mini Hasselback Potatoes are an anytime I fell like eating them dish. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer or perfect small dish, especially served along side with those Finger Steaks you made on Monday. I can't wait to see what you make on Friday! Thank you for another fabulous recipe idea!

[@vanessamedina7329]

Looks amazing. Definitely appetizer worthy!

[@suzannec8775]

I totally agree with Sam! This is most definitely an appetizer. Damn, they looked so good. Thanks for a great idea. I will make these very soon.

[@reg6616]

I agree to, they'd help soak up the alcohol

[@WalterL1988]

These look incredible! Something I can make with my daughter and I'm sure she will love it! Thanks guys for all you do!!

[@markbroom800]

Can't wait to try these! Another easy one from Sam and the boys.. thanks for making things accessible!

[@davidvanleeuwen2583]

Did someone say mini hassleback potatoes! What a great appetizer for sure. Us Canadians can't get enough potatoes to eat especially during our frigid long winters, so what a great idea. I cannot wait to make these cute and cuddly hassleback mini's. Sam, Max and Chance.... thank you for another great episode.

[@chadmattox66]

3 bites or less means appetizer in my book. These definitely qualify and are on my must try list. Keep up the great work!

[@frankarmitage776]

I like your thinking 😂

[@kristindurst1581]

Anything with potatoes is amazing! Definitely an appetizer making these soon!

[@amarenee2020]

I made these Hasselback last night, they were F’ING AWESOME!! Thank you for the fresh ideas!

[@MJTRaftery]

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are Sam The Cooking Guy Episode days! I'm constantly refreshing KZbin around 2:00 EST to get the lates episode. Thank you for helping me improve my cooking skills, especially during the pandemic and "not eating the same old shit". Can't wait to make these appetizers (sorry Max) for the holidays...and if magically an EVO appears, all the better!

[@antoniocuevas827]

I’ve had loaded potatoes as appetizer in a steak house restaurant. So yes I agree with you those are way small so there for appetizers one bite there gone more then approved👌👌 wings are also offered as appetizers so there you go. Love your show I’m building a outdoor kitchen and that Evo would look nice but then again anything If I’m lucky enough would look great 😊

[@reidfontaine1605]

Can’t wait to make these! Time off over the holidays means lots of time to try these out.

[@erinclark4137]

These look amazing! Definitely gonna have to try these for the next APPETIZER I make, NOT just a side dish.

[@danedenker9170]

Love the show Sam. Keep the great food coming!

[@nathrob2437]

I've always seen appetisers and sides as the same thing really, the only difference is, which you choose to have with your meal or which you choose to have before it

[@crowgirgen]

Love the show and the recipes. Great content.

[@soogooddumplingssoo9366]

Love HB potatoes!!! Awesome as a side, appetizer or any way you want!!! Its absolutely BOTH!!! Make it for Christmas dinner!!! Delish !!! Merry Christmas Sam, Chance, and family and team STCG!!!

[@amberwilliams3854]

“THATS WHAT SHE SAID” She sure did!!! I bought a box of Japanese Mayo and what a great way to use it. These little precious appetizer bites of ecstasy were explosive-and the small dollop on top gave it something extra. Sam you’re my Hero!

[@joeburns1571]

Need a bowl of ranch to dip in

[@pb82zeppelin50]

But why would she say that?

[@samzagorski682]

It is definitely an appetizer. I can see it with an option of a dipping sauce like a nice homestyle ranch.

[@JohnThomas-kx6jb]

Definitely gonna try these out !!!!

[@jessicamedlin4426]

These look delicious!! Definitely making these the next time I have a party!

[@DarioAlburquerque719]

I have been watching you guys for the past year and I have started cooking for my girlfriend and I so much more. I actually have you guys’ knife set on my Christmas list cause I want to I’m cooking with style! Lol

[@richardgeorge4171]

Great idea for an APPETTIZER for our upcoming company Christmas party! Looks amazing and soo easy to make. We made the Chicken Fangers from the Monday video last night, and that gravey was killer !!

[@edwardswakon8093]

My wife and I love everything you make. We often make it the next day.

[@kennethsmith3914]

I love the 2 levels of conversation. When u can rag on your kids in jest and they get it n play along? Magic.

[@jaylenharris540]

Those are most definitely appetizer’s but my gosh those look good. I’m making those immediately. Also I absolutely love the quality of these videos. Amazing job yall🤩🤩🤩