These smashed potatoes have been floating around Pinterest, and it was just a matter of time before it would surface on our dinner table.
Two of my boys are the pickiest potato-eaters in the universe. They enjoy but a couple of things potato-related. As in french fries and tater tots.
When both boys shoveled these smashed potatoes into their mouths, along with a resounding “mmmm,” I knew we scored big with this smashed red potato recipe.
Smashed potatoes just sounds like a fun food. They are every bit as fun to make as they are to say out loud. These potatoes are ridiculously easy and tasty.
I waited all but a few seconds after removing these sizzling potatoes from the oven before biting into one. Crunch. Chomp. Chew. Ohhh, are these potatoes gooooood.
They really do emerge sizzling hot, and the aroma immediately whets your appetite.
Crispy and crunchy on the outside. Fluffy, tender, and soft on the inside. Bursting with the perfect flavor combination of olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic. Nothing fancy is needed to put these smashed potatoes on the table.
I found a few variations on smashing style. You can use the flat bottom of a glass (was too slippery to work well for me.)
Or, you can use a sheet of foil or cloth to smash the potatoes down.
What worked best for me was using my potato masher. If you own one, that’s the easiest way to go. Otherwise, go with the foil or cloth overlay and smash away.
Now we’ve added these Smashed Red Potatoes in addition to these Roasted Garlic Butter Herb Potatoes that my peeps readily nosh on. Our list of potato-hits is growing.
Serve these up with a Tender, Juicy Meatloaf for a flavorful and easy dinner everyone will rave about.
Enjoy!
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Smashed Red Potatoes
- Category: side dish
Description
These Smashed Red Potatoes are gaining popularity for good reason. They are delightfully crispy on the outside, yet tender soft on the inside. These potatoes are the perfect side dish for almost any meal.
Ingredients
- 12 whole red potatoes
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic powder to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- optional: chopped chives or chopped bacon for garnish
- other: table salt for boiling water
Instructions
- Fill a large, heavy pot two-thirds full of water. Generously sprinkle table salt into water, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook just until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Don’t overcook them. Remove potatoes and drain.
- Preheat oven to 450, with rack on upper middle position.
- Cover a large baking pan with foil. Brush foil with plenty of olive oil (be generous, as this prevents sticking.)
- When potatoes have cooled enough to handle, gently press down each potato with a potato masher until they are about 1/2 inch thick. Lay smashed potatoes on prepared pan. Generously brush tops with olive oil, and don’t be shy here!
- Sprinkle tops generously with kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chives/bacon if you are using. Don’t be afraid to use enough salt.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or just until nicely browned and sizzling!
- Eat while they’re hot.
Source: Chew Out Loud, adapted from Pioneer Woman
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I made these a few weeks ago but my recipe uses malt vinegar for added flavor (I need to post it sometime soon). They are delicious and I have seen them not only on Pinterest but in cooking magazines and cookbooks. Very popular and new way to cook small red potatoes 🙂
I know, these potatoes are the in thing these days 🙂
Omg these look incredible!! I LOVE roast potatoes, but these crispy smashed ones look even better!!
Thanks for coming our, Becca! 🙂
I made these about a week and a half ago, and my son stood over me the whole time watching… I think he thought I was nuts, until he tasted them. and then I was the BEST MOM EVER, but only for that evening! Haha.. He LOVED them!!
Your photos are beautiful…they look like I could reach right into my monitor and grab a potato… I sure wish I could right about now! 🙂 Thank you for sharing..
Thanks, BBB! My kids thought I was loony at first, too! 🙂
Hi Amy, did you use the petite red potatoes or the large red potatoes? Definitely looking forward to making these. Thank you.
Cheron, I believe I used the baby red potatoes, but really either one will work 🙂 Enjoy, and thanks for being here today! 🙂
I’m an 80 year old newbie to cooking and love your presentations .I can’t make a mistake . Thank you and keep them coming please ..
So great that you’re learning to cook! Keep it up and hope you enjoy some new recipes 🙂
These were FANTASTIC! My new favorite potato recipe, thank you!!
YAY, Carla! So happy to hear you guys love this as much as we do 🙂 Happy Fall!