“The most important thing for me is to really buy the best ingredient.” - Wolfgang Puck
Potatoes are so extremely versatile - and loaded smashed red potatoes are one of my favorite ways to enjoy them.
This is the perfect dish to share with someone, or to enjoy solo. What I love most about this recipe is that you can change and modify it so easily. You can swap out the protein or cheese to your liking - the options endless. For this dish I used bacon, but you can easily substitute it out with chicken if you’re not a fan of pork. I truly hope you love this recipe, check out the directions below!
What You’ll Need:
1 pound of baby red potatoes
sea salt, to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of chopped green onion
1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
6 slices of bacon, chopped and crumbled
sour cream (optional)
Directions:
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 425º. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover them fully in water. Season with salt.
STEP 2: Bring potatoes to a boil and boil until tender, approximately 10-15 minutes. Drain the pot, and let potatoes cool.
STEP 3: Transfer potatoes to a lined baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly drizzle olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss potatoes until totally combined with seasoning and olive oil is evenly distributed.
STEP 4: Then, smash the potatoes, and put them immediately in the oven.
Pro Tip: For smashing the potatoes, use the bottom of a drinking glass or mason jar. Also, you can use a large spoon or fork to flatten out the potatoes.
STEP 5: Bake potatoes until crispy, for about 20 to 25 minutes more. Occasionally flipping them to ensure they get crispy and are golden brown.
STEP 6: Once done, remove potatoes from the oven, and transfer them to a plate, top with cheese, bacon, green onion, and sour cream if you desire.
STEP 7: Serve and enjoy!
XO, Analise