Smashed Potatoes

These Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Seasoned just right, these may become your new favorite way to have potatoes as a side dish!

If you love roasted potatoes, prepare to fall in love with Crispy Smashed Potatoes! They’re everything you want in a side dish – buttery, salty, crispy, and soft in the middle. This recipe takes simple baby potatoes and transforms them into the most irresistible little bites.

They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday tables, or anytime you want something a little extra special without extra work. These potatoes are a great side dish for any chicken, beef or pork meal you make. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a side dish everyone raves about!

Smashed Potatoes are seasoned and baked perfectly to make these crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

These are a new twist on mashed potatoes, and I love them.

How to make Smashed Potatoes:

You first boil the potatoes to get the insides nice and soft. Once boiled you get them on your baking sheet and “smash” them with your potato mashed.

Season them and then bake in the oven to finish them off. Serve warm with your dinner. If you want to top these, check out my Loaded Smashed Potatoes recipe!

Ingredient Notes:

• Small Petite Gold Potatoes – small red potatoes will work great too.
• Oil or Melted Butter
• Seasoning – I used to salt and pepper.
• Garish – this is optional but I like to garnish with diced chives.

Directions:

Step One – Preheat oven to 450. Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray on it.

Step Two – Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Cover and boil for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Step Three – Once potatoes are tender drain water and place on your prepared baking sheet.

Use a potato masher to smash down potatoes.

Step Four – Brush potato with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake for 20-30 minutes.

Step Five – Remove from oven and top with chives and serve.

Optional Toppings for Smashed Potatoes:

There is nothing wrong with eating these potatoes just as they are, but you can also load them up! Try some of these toppings!

1. Sour Cream
2. Cheddar Cheese
3. Bacon Crumbles or Bits
4. Chives

Final Thoughts

These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are the kind of side dish that steals the show. Simple, comforting, and ridiculously delicious, they’ll quickly become a staple on your dinner table and a favorite among family and guests.

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