PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES
We've seen plenty of potato trends over the past few years: Retro hasselback potatoes made a comeback, buttery "melting" potatoes took over Pinterest soon after, and now smashed potatoes are the spuds of the moment. The idea is to simmer small potatoes until tender, then toss them with olive oil, flatten them and crisp them in the oven. It's simple - and insanely delicious. There are more than 35,000 #smashedpotatoes photos on Instagram, and many Food Network stars are obsessed, too. Here's how to make them like a pro.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
SIMPLY SMASHING LOADED KIMCHI POTATOES #5FIX
5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. These mashed potatoes are a riff on a fully-loaded baked potato, but with a spicy Korean twist! Easy-to-find jarred spicy cabbage kimchi along with scallions adds a new and flavorful twist, while crisped bacon and crunchy Panko-style bread crumbs hint that this casserole is real comfort food. Enjoy!
Provided by BrooklynErin
Categories Mashed Potatoes
Time 30m
Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, cook the diced bacon until the fat is fully-rendered and the bacon is golden brown and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crisped bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour the rendered bacon fat into a small bowl.
- Add the unseasoned Panko-style bread crumbs to the bowl containing the rendered bacon fat and stir to combine until the crumbs have been evenly moistened with the bacon fat. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash together the chopped spicy cabbage kimchi and Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes. Fold in your crisped bacon and half of your thinly-sliced scallions, reserving the remaining scallions for garnish.
- Transfer your kimchi-potato mixture to a casserole baking dish and sprinkle the top evenly with the Panko-style bread crumbs. Bake the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the potato mixture is hot and heated evenly.
- To serve, sprinkle the dish with the remaining thinly-sliced scallions, serve and enjoy! Serves 6 as a side dish.
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