“Potatoes are to food what sensible shoes are to fashion.” – Linda Wells
Smashed Baby Potatoes with Cheese
About 15 years ago I wrote, "Several years ago we were eating in a restaurant somewhere in Florida and the waiter suggested a side dish of ‘Smashed Baby Reds’ which naturally compelled me to ask what the heck that was …. In the end, we enjoyed Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Cheese and, once we returned home, I sat down and wrote down what I felt like the recipe should look like. Here it is ….. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do now on a regular basis."
Several years ago I discovered a much better potato than a 'baby red'. The baby gold potatoes, also labeled as Petite Gold and baby golden are exquisite and perfectly suited for this recipe. These gourmet potatoes have a velvety golden flesh, a delicate skin, and a buttery, sweet taste.
Ingredients
Instructions
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On the stovetop, fill a pot with enough water to top the potatoes by about an inch, add a little salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until you can easily pierce them with a fork. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare a baking pan by lining it with non-stick aluminum foil or parchment paper and then lightly spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Place the potatoes on the baking pan in groups of three (i.e. 3 oz. ea.)
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Using a potato masher or large fork or spoon, gently press down on each potato until “smashed” so that it is mostly flat. Don’t push too hard though because it might make it difficult to remove them from the baking sheet.
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Brush each potato with olive oil and lightly salt it with kosher salt, and sprinkle with black pepper & garlic powder. Top off each potato with a pat of butter.
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Bake the potatoes in the oven for 18 minutes. Remove potatoes from the oven and sprinkle with the grated cheese
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Return the potatoes back to the oven and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove and serve. Enjoy as the ideal side to almost any entree.
Serving Size 3oz.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 161kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Cholesterol 25mg9%
- Sodium 442mg19%
- Potassium 296mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.