Description
These Easy Roasted Smashed Potatoes with CHEESE! are a delightful side dish that combines crispy edges with cheesy goodness, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil the small red potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and gently smash them with the bottom of a glass or a potato masher.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the smashed potatoes, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle the freshly grated cheese over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped chives, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture or using a different type of cheese.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Easy Roasted Smashed Potatoes, cheesy potatoes, side dish, comfort food, American cuisine