Best 2 Smashed Cheesy Potatoes Recipes

Are you looking for a recipe that is easy to make, incredibly delicious, and sure to impress your friends and family? If so, look no further than smashed cheesy potatoes! This classic comfort food is the perfect side dish for almost any occasion, and it is guaranteed to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a dish that is both creamy and crispy, cheesy and flavorful. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested 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.

SMASHED CHEESY POTATOES

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You will love these cheesy smashed baby Yukon Gold potatoes.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds Mini Golden Yukon Potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chives, chopped (I used dried chives)
1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

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.

Tips:

Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are best for smashing, as they have a high starch content that makes them fluffy and creamy when cooked.
Boil the potatoes until they are very tender: This will make them easy to smash and will help them absorb the cheese and other ingredients.
Smash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork until they are mostly smooth: Leave a few small chunks for texture.
Add plenty of cheese: Use a good quality cheddar cheese or a combination of cheeses. Grated Parmesan cheese is also a nice addition.
Season the potatoes well: Use salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
Top the potatoes with your favorite toppings: Bacon, green onions, sour cream, and chives are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Smashed cheesy potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Plus, they can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying side dish, give smashed cheesy potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!