Best Crispy Cheesy Smashed Potatoes Recipes

CHEESY SMASHED POTATOES

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Age group: 12 to 16 years Skill level: intermediate

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/4 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar
3 tablespoons chives, chopped or snipped
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

Cut potatoes in half and place in a pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Work on other dishes while you are waiting for the water to boil.
When water boils, add the potatoes and some salt, 2 big pinches, and boil for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and return potatoes to the hot pot. Smash potatoes with masher and combine with sour cream and cheese. When cheese melts into potatoes, add chives and salt and pepper and re-smash. Taste the potatoes and adjust seasonings.

CRISPY GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

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These buttery, crispy, easy-to-make potatoes will make repeat appearances at your dinner table for special occasions and everyday meals.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

20 baby red or yellow potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ vegetable broth
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 18x13-inch rimmed pan with cooking spray.
In 5-quart Dutch oven, mix potatoes and broth; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork; drain, reserving broth for another use if desired. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry. Remove from heat.
In small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic. Pour 1/4 cup of the butter mixture over potatoes; toss to coat thoroughly. Place potatoes in pan. Use bottom of glass or measuring cup to flatten each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness. Drizzle top with remaining butter mixture; season with salt.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until browned and crispy. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g