Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
A fun and cheesy side dish, super crisp on the outside and very flavorful!
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
best, Cheesy, Easy, Loaded Potatoes, Potato Side Dish, potatoes, Recipe, smashed
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound petite red potatoes
- olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded italian blend cheese
- fresh thyme
Instructions
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Fill a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, salt the water with kosher salt and add potatoes. Boil for 12 minutes (if they are regular size potatoes and not petite, boil for 18 minutes).
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Drain potatoes and place on a lined baking sheet. Smash with a cup or mason jar. Drizzle each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if you like a little heat).
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Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven, add cheese and fresh thyme and bake for an additional 2 minutes.