SMASHED POTATOES

You could substitute the bacon for plant based bacon as a vegetarian option.

Smashed Potatoes  

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 baby Red Potatoes

• 1 tbsp coarse kosher salt

• 3 Garlic Cloves peeled, plus 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 3-4 slices of bacon – cooked and crumbled

• 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp Lawry’s Season salt  

• ½ tsp Black Pepper  

• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp fresh Parsley chopped

• 1 tbsp Chives diced for garnish and serve with Sour Cream on the side

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. 

3. Add the potatoes, 3 whole garlic cloves and salt and cook until tender for about 25 minutes or until soft.  Drain and let cool to touch for about 5 minutes.  

4. Spray a rimmed sheet pan covered with aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. 

5. Once you can touch potatoes add them to the rimmed sheet pan and use a potato masher to squish the potato gently so it is flat. Spray the potato masher with cooking spray (helps keep the potatoes from sticking to the masher).

6. Add the melted butter, olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, seasoned salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and parsley to a bowl and mix.  Brush the tops of the potatoes.

At this point you can cover with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Make sure when you take the potatoes out of the refrigerator you allow them to sit for 20 minutes before you put it in the oven. You could also bake them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, then remove and set aside. When ready to reheat, add cheese and bacon and cook until heated through about 5-7 minutes.

1. Place the smashed potatoes in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

2. Add the bacon and cheese and cook until melted.

3.  Broil for 2-3 minutes until crispy.  Always keep an eye on your food when broiling. 

4.  Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve with sour cream on the side.