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5 from 2 votes

The Best Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Baked to golden perfect and topped with melty cheese, this Smashed Potatoes Recipe is the perfect family-friendly side dish, snack, or appetizer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, baked potatoes, baked smashed potatoes, easy side dish, gold potatoes, healthy potatoes, holiday side dish, kid-friendly, oven potatoes, side dish, smashed potatoes, smashed potatoes in oven, smashed potatoes recipe, snack, vegan, vegetarian, yellow potatoes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baby gold potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons everything but the bagel seasoning to taste
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons salt for boiling potatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Grase a baking sheet, and set aside.
  • Wash potatoes well.
    3 pounds baby gold potatoes
  • In a large pot, submerge potatoes in water, and add 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Boil for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain.
    2 teaspoons salt
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Using the back of a fork, smash potatoes until flat.
  • Drizzle olive oil on top, and sprinkle with seasonings.
    ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons everything but the bagel seasoning to taste
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and add cheese on top of each potato.
    8 ounces Cheddar cheese
  • Bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are crispy.
  • Serve warm with a side sauce of choice, if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1mg