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These Smashed Potatoes are small red potatoes boiled until slightly soft, smashed, and basted with a seasoned garlic butter. Then before being roasted for the second time in the oven, they’re topped generously with cheese and chives. It’s a delicious and super easy potato side dish for any night of the week and one you’ll add to your regular menu rotation.
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new side dish recipes to serve to the family.
I get stuck in a side dish rut, serving the same thing over and over and over again.
Usually it’s steamed broccoli, a spinach salad or some steamed green beans.
Yes, we’ll have mashed potatoes with the occasional steak or roast, but other than that…BORING!
SAVE THIS ROASTED POTATOES RECIPE TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD!
I’ve determined that my lack of attention to side dishes happens mostly because I spend so much time making the main course, that I honestly don’t give a darn about what accompanies it.
But I think with this side dish I struck gold! hee hee
Get it? Ruby gold potatoes . . . I struck gold? Oh, never mind.
Look at how beautiful these babies are!
It was fun to smash them after they were soft.
It’s the little things in life, you know?
Then I added the buttah, garlic and Old Bay seasoning.
YUM!
The sprinkling of the cheese was the piece de resistance!
Potato Side Dishes
I love my green veggies as much as the next girl but sometimes you just need a potato side loaded with all the good stuff.
When I say “good stuff” I mean butter and cheese, of course!
Potatoes also have the huge benefit of being super economical meaning they’re perfect for feeding a crowd.
Maybe that’s why, around the holidays, I’m always looking for interesting and delicious potato recipes to try.
Looking for more ideas for potato side dishes beyond the ordinary mashed, baked and fried?
Check out these Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes and theseRoasted Thyme Blue Potatoes for something a little different.
If you want a spin on your classic favorite potato recipes, you’re sure to likeVanilla Mashed Potatoes and my Twice Baked Potato recipes, too.
While you’re here don’t forget to check out my Loaded Red Bliss Potato Salad and the simple but oh-so-tastyOven Roasted Potatoes.
I know what I’m serving alongside the main course at dinner tonight!
Oh boy, and if you like rosemary? Stop what you’re doing and go make theseRosemary Potato Fingers!
How can you go wrong with potatoes + herbs?
Also, be sure to visit my round-up of 40+ Potato Side Dishes for more delicious potato recipe ideas!
Moving on to the sweet potato world for a moment: I LOVE whipping up a pan of Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes or my blogging friend Rebecca’s Melting Sweet Potatoes especially for Thanksgiving and holiday meals.
How do you make smashed red potatoes?
Making smashed potatoes is OH so much fun! It’s like if mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes fell in love and had a delicious tater baby.
Am I going too far?
- Boil the potatoes until they’re tender, about 15 minutes.
- Toss with some olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place them on a rimmed baking sheet, and press them to about ¼ – ½-inch in thickness
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic. Baste each potato with the butter.
- Bake at 500° for 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle each potato with chives, cheese and more chives.
- Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until cheese has completely melted.
What can I use to smash these oven roasted potatoes?
You can use either a potato masher, like this one or a heavy flat bottomed glass.
Personally, I prefer the potato masher, because it breaks up more of the potato when I press it down.
You just have to make sure you don’t press too hard into the potato or it will break apart too much and become stuck in the masher.
I learned that the hard way. haha
Cheesy Potatoes
What makes this potato recipe even better is all combination Monterey Jack and Colby cheese baked on top. I also season the spuds with Old Bay seasoning, freshly ground pepper and chives.
And garlic. Can’t forget the garlic!
I mean, I suppose you could and the potatoes would still taste good–but everything’s better with plenty of garlic, am I right?
I like to take one extra step and put chives UNDER the cheese layer of the potato as well as on top before these puppies go into the oven.
This ensures that all the chives don’t fall right off the potatoes when you plate them.
This smashed potato recipe uses both olive oil and butter to create a potato with an amazingly crisp exterior that’s soft, fluffy and creamy when you bite into it.
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Created by: Lynne Feifer
Smashed Roasted Cheesy Potatoes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
6 people
These Smashed Potatoes are small red potatoes boiled until slightly soft, smashed, and basted with a seasoned garlic butter. Then before being roasted for the second time in the oven, they're topped generously with cheese and chives. It's a delicious and super easy potato side dish for any night of the week and one you'll add to your regular menu rotation.
Equipment
potato masher
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. small red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- ¾ cup freshly grated Monterey Jack / Colby cheese
Instructions
Rinse and gently scrub the potatoes under cold water.
Preheat oven to 500° F. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray.
Fill a medium pot with water. When it comes to a boil, add two tablespoons Kosher salt.
Place potatoes into water and boil for 15 minutes until fork tender.
In a small microwavable bowl, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry if needed so that the olive oil will adhere to the skin.
Pour the 3 tablespoons olive oil into a large bowl, add salt and pepper to taste and add potatoes. Toss gently to coat.
Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet
With a heavy bottomed glass, flatten each potato so that they are about 1/2-inch thick or so. You can also use a potato masher.
Using a pastry brush, brush each potato with the butter mixture.
Bake for 5 - 7 minutes.
Using 1 tablespoon of the chives, sprinkle each potato.
Place an equal amount of grated cheese on each potato.
Sprinkle the remaining chives on top.
Bake for 5 - 7 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
I rate everything I make on a scale of 1 -4 and these Smashed Roasted Cheesy Potatoes earned 4 rolling pins! They were that good. And you can bet your bippy I’ll be making them again and again.
The cheese with the chives on them was delicious and the Old Bay Seasoning gave them just the right bit of kick.
Reader Interactions
Ok, those cheesy potatoes…those are calling my name for sure!!!
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Lynne says Thanks, Jocelyn! I hear it, too! 😉
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What a delicious and simple way to switch up the roasted potato recipe I usually use. I don’t think I’ve seen ruby gold potatoes, but I’m figuring that I could do this with either small red or Yukon gold. Can’t wait to try it.
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- Lynne says
Thanks, Laura! They were so delicious and a great change from our regular mashed potatoes.
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- Christie says
Potatoes filled with yummy cheese, plus they are crispy. What could be better?!
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- Lynne says
Thanks, Christie! They were yummy!
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- Autumn Faith says
This look wonderful but I will add Bacon Crumbles to the top of mine as my Husband thinks
Heaven is where the Bacon is!! lolReply
- Lynne says
Great idea, Autumn! Bacon will definitely take them over the top and they’re sure to make your husband happy.
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- jane says
That sounds magnificent! :-O
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- Norma says
I can not eat anything dairy. (It happened with age :/) I have found some great veggie substitutes but have not found one that I would consider to be a healthy one for butter. Your recipe for Smashed Roasted Cheese Potatoes looks delicious. I buy Go Veggie cheeses which are great. Kroger’s has the best variety. We do use EVO for a lot of things but not sure that it would be good with this. What do you think. I love your site although I only bake for special events. I am one of those that can not eat one donut but would eat 12. :/ Yep! SO, I just stay away. Fun for now and then though! 🙂
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- Lynne says
Thanks so much for your comment, Norma! There are so many wonderful substitutes for things now that taste really good, and I’m thrilled that you have found some that you like. EVO is a great substitute for butter and while I didn’t use it as a substitute, I think it would work well, but can’t give you a 100% guarantee.
Please let me know how it turns out should you decide to make them and have fun baking…occasionally. 😉Reply
- Lonna says
I have made these several times. I was so happy I live alone because then I didn’t have to share!!! I don’t use the cheese but they are just as good without. One time I sprinkled them with Monterey steak seasoning. In a scale if 1-4, for a side dish, I rate them as a 5.
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- Lynne says
That’s awesome, Lonna! Thanks so much for letting me know and keep enjoying them! 😉
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- Parker says See AlsoTwice Baked Potatoes
Fairly new to your post !
Goodone .
Whats this old bay seasoning ?
Shall try this recipe looks yum .
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- Lynne says
Parker, you can find Old Bay seasoning at your local grocery store or on Amazon. It is a mixture of seasonings out of Maryland and is in a yellow container with a red top. You can also Google Homemade Old Bay Seasoning and make it at home.
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- nha kinh mini says
Potatoes filled with yummy cheese, plus they are crispy. What could be better?!
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- agreso says
I have made these several times. I was so happy I live alone because then I didn’t have to share!!! I don’t use the cheese but they are just as good without. One time I sprinkled them with Monterey steak seasoning. In a scale if 1-4, for a side dish, I rate them as a 5.
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- Lynne says
Thank you! I’m so very glad you liked them!! I love the idea of the steak seasoning, too! I’ll definitely have to give that a try next time.
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- Rachelle says
I dont have small potatoes. just the regular sized red ones. how would I go about making this? just cut in half or quarters?
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- Lynne says
Rachelle, I think you would definitely be able to do that if you cut the larger potatoes into quarters or halves depending on the size. You want them to be about the same size as the smaller potatoes. Please let me know how it goes!
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- Maggie says
I tried the recipe and it was very good! However, I would like my potatoes to be a little more crispy next time. What would you suggest?
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- Cathy Kurvers says
These potatoes were a hit. I used Swiss cheese and no sodium salt to lower the sodium count. I also added sour cream before the cheese.
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- Lynne says
Cathy, I’m so happy you enjoyed them so much, and I love your substitutions and the addition of the sour cream!
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- Beth says
Very good! They didn’t need any salt at all!
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- Lynne says
That’s awesome to hear, thank you, Beth! I’m so glad you enjoyed them and appreciate the rating, too!
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- Amanda Cole says
These were a HUGE hit!!!!!!! I served them with roasted chicken and a salad. The teenagers and hub all loved them! Thank you!
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- Samantha Schuft says
The smashed patatoes are so delicious. The feed the whole family
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- Lynne says
I’m so glad everyone liked them. Thank you, Samantha!
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- Laurie says
Super yummy! My family loved this different take on potatoes! Really good reheated as well
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- Lynne says
Yay! Thanks so much Laurie for making them and letting me know!
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- NanaSu says
Easy especially if you have leftover small cooked potatoes. My husband says it’s a keeper and I agree. Great with grilled pork tenderloin.
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- Lynne says
NanaSu, thank you so much! I am so happy to hear you both loved them and yes, they’re a great idea for leftover small potatoes. Thanks so much for the feedback and your grilled pork tenderloin sounds fantastic, too!
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- Jo-Ann Burch says
I made these cheesy smashed potatoes.
Recipe Rating:
Recipe: Easy to make 10/10
Flavor; Fantastic 10/10Easy to make and great tasting. You can easily change out the seasoning to what you like and prefer. For a extra yum factor add crispy bacon bits.
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- Lynne says
Jo-Ann, thank you SO much for your comment and rating! I am thrilled you enjoyed them so much. They are definitely one of my favorite ways to make potatoes.
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- Dragon Lady says
Simple, easy recipe. Good with many things and a staple recipe to use when my adult grandsons show up.
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- Kandace J says
Holy cow. These are so amazing! Will definitely be a weekly regular side, or entree.
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- Lynne says
Yay, Kandace, I’m so very happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know. You can never go wrong with cheese! 😉
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- Madonna says
Made them tonite … so delicious, thank-you for the recipe
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- Lynne says
Madonna, thank you so much for your rating, review and taking the time to let me know. I greatly appreciate it and am so glad you enjoyed them!
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- Darlene Farnsworth says
these smashed potatoes were fabulous even though I forgot the Old Bay Seasoning. I used a medley of red, white and blue baby potatoes that I found at our local Giant Eagle. Thank you for such an easy to follow and delicious recipe!
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4.51 from 115 votes (102 ratings without comment)
