We love our Smashed Italian Red Potatoes so much that we decided to add a fun twist to them and try using some Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes.
These Smashed Cheesy Potatoes have a pop of garlic flavor and topped with cheesy goodness! They turned out so delicious and make the perfect side dish to any dinner!
If you’re looking for more amazing potato recipes try our Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and our Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes!
Serves: 10
Smashed Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
You will love these cheesy smashed baby Yukon Gold potatoes. They are so easy to make and ready in no time at all!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mini gold Yukon potatoes
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons chives
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and gently scrub potatoes. Cook the potatoes in boiling water until fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- While the potatoes are boiling, in a small mixing bowl combine the butter, black pepper, garlic and Old Bay Seasoning. Microwave until butter is melted and mix together well.
- Drain the potatoes and gently pat dry.
- Mix the olive oil and salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Roll each potato in the olive oil mixture until completely coated.
- Place the potatoes on a rimmed cookie sheet and gently flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass.
- With a pastry brush coat each smashed potato with the butter mixture.
- Bake for about 5 minutes. Then pull out of oven and top all of the potatoes using 1 tablespoon of chives. Then sprinkle cheese over all the potatoes, then sprinkle the other tablespoon of chives evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for another 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 191 kcal · Carbohydrates: 17 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 22 mg · Sodium: 115 mg · Potassium: 407 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 270 IU · Vitamin C: 19 mg · Calcium: 107 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Stock Pot
- Baking Sheet
Recipe Details
