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Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

With simple ingredients these Cheesy Smashed Potatoes can become the perfect side or appetizer for any and all occasions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time48 minutes
Total Time58 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Potatoes, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes washed and dried (I used Baby Gold but red would work too)
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Colby cheese shredded
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes in salted water in a large pot for 15-17 minutes or until tender, but not too soft. Drain and set aside.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Arrange potatoes onto prepared baking sheet. Using a potato masher, fork, or bottom of heavy glass to smash potatoes until they begin to split and flatten but remain whole.
  • Brush smashed potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Season potatoes with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground pepper.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then top with shredded cheeses.
  • Bake for an additional 5-6 minutes or until cheese is just beginning to bubble.
  • Top with chopped parsley and serve with sour cream if desired.

Notes

  1. Sour cream is not included in the nutritional value. 
  2. Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
  3. This can be a side dish or an appetizer.
  4. Switch out your cheeses for a different flavor, see some ideas above.
  5. Add other toppings such as bacon, green onions, peppers etc.
  6. Make sure you are using baby potatoes, other varieties can be used, see above for some options.
  7. The best way to smash these is with a fork, potato masher or the bottom of a cup.
  8. You can opt not to do cheese on these if you do not want cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1mg