Butter Smashed Potatoes

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Yummy buttery crispy smashed potatoes. Excellent side dish, based on the recipe by Australian food writer Jill Dupleix.

by Random Rachel·published 2012-07-11

Potato

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

55 min

prep 25 min

Calories / serving

227 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

1 lb small red potatoes (about 20 golf ball sized potatoes) or 1 lb gold potato (about 20 golf ball sized potatoes)
1/3 cup melted butterbutter
3 -4 tablespoons kosher salt, dividedsalt
1 -2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepperpepper
6 slices cooked bacon (optional)bacon
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)cheddar

Instructions (7 steps)

01Preheat oven to 450* F.
02Bring a large pot of water to a boil, with 2 tbsp salt. Add potatoes, and boil until quite tender, but not falling apart.
03Line two baking sheets with parchment. Once potatoes are soft, place on baking sheets, leaving ample space between them.
04Use a flat bottomed glass to smash each potato to 1/4" thickness.
05Melt butter, and drizzle or brush over potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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