After I put the roast into the slow-cooker on Monday, I tossed a bag of small Yukon gold potatoes into a stock-pot, threw in some salt and covered them – just by an inch or so – with water. Placed on the cover, turned the heat to high, set the timer for 35 minutes, and went about my morning routine. When I heard the top bouncing about, I removed the cover, and lowered the heat to medium-high. When the buzzer sounded, they were perfectly tender. I drained them, placed them on a clean towel to cool, then moved them to a parchment-lined baking sheet, covered with another sheet of parchment, and using a heavy can, smashed them! Since I planned to cook them for dinner, I covered the pan with plastic wrap and placed them in the refrigerator. When I came home, I cranked up the heat to 450 degrees, drizzled on a bit of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt & pepper and then roasted them for 45 minutes or so.
No peeling! No slicing! All delicious! Love!!!
We ate them with the afore-mentioned roast. The husband loves them, as do I. I’ve also served them as appetizers, putting out bowls of sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, and even salsa for topping. Huge hit, they were gone in no time. Try them, you’ll be oh-so-glad that you did!
Smashed & Roasted Potatoes
2-3 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes (or red)
Salt
Extra virgin olive oil
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender; drain, and place on paper towel or clean kitchen towel to dry.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place potatoes onto parchment.
- Cover with a second sheet of parchment, and using a heavy can or the palm of your hand, smash potatoes to a 1/2" thickness.
- At this point, you can cover and refrigerate or proceed as directed below.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Drizzle smashed potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, about 1/2 teaspoon per potato.
- Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
- Roast at 450 for 45 minutes.
- Serve as is, or with toppings of choice.
- *Some recipes say to flip the potatoes - I didn't flip, and I think they came out perfectly. If you like to flip, by all means, have at it. Whatever you choose to do, just make them. Soon!
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Thank so much for taking the time to link up this mouth watering recipe to
ReplyDelete"Made it on Monday". I LOVE me some potato's! I cant wait to make these up!
You are so welcome! Enjoy the potatoes - they are so yummy!
ReplyDeleteMy family loves these potatoes, too! So yummy! Try roasting some whole cloves of garlic along with the potatoes - delish!
ReplyDeleteHi Marcellina! What a terrific idea - I love roasted garlic. Will definitely throw in some cloves next time. Thanks for stopping by!
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Is it bad that all of your photos are making me swoon? I love potatoes!
ReplyDeleteOMG, these look SO delicious and SO simple. If it weren't so hot here in FL, I would definitely be making them tonight. =)
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Wow those look yummy. I so love quick, easy and few ingredient recipes.
ReplyDeletehi! This looks amazing! I would love for you to come over and link up to my Tasty Tuesday Party...
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Hope to see you and your tasty goodness next week.
Hi Louanne,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make your fabulous Smashed Potatoes, they look so good! Hope you are having a great week end and thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
See you soon!
Miz Helen
I made the loaded smashed potatoes that were flying around the blogs lately and they were awesome....but this sounds alot more healthy! They look SO good! I'm going to try them for sure!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurie! They are really tasty, and if you want to make them splurge-worthy, just add the extras!
ReplyDeleteBest to you!
Louanne
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I've got to try this, they look so delicious!! Thank you so much for linking up to It's a Party! Oh and by the way, I'm featuring you on Wednesday!!
ReplyDeleteI think I just fund out new favorite way to make roasted potatoes....I love this.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at Foodie Wednesday. hope to see you there this week as well.
these look awesommmmmmmmme!!! i love gf recipes! i ahve a gluten free friday each week! come link up at my wonka wednesday too! thanks for a great recipe!
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Louanne, this sounds so good! What a great idea. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing your delicious smashed roast potatoes with Let's Do Brunch!
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