Description
These Blackstone Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, topped with melted cheddar cheese, savory bacon bits, and garnished with fresh herbs. Perfect as a delicious side dish or satisfying snack, made easy on the Blackstone griddle.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
Cooking Fats & Seasonings
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the baby potatoes until they are tender and can be pierced easily with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the water thoroughly.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat to prepare for crisping the potatoes.
- Toss Potatoes in Seasoning: In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, and sea salt. Add the boiled potatoes and toss well to coat each potato evenly with the seasoned oil.
- Melt Butter: Place the butter on the hot griddle and spread it around to melt evenly, creating a flavorful base for the potatoes.
- Smash Potatoes: Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the griddle. Using a griddle spatula or a burger press, firmly smash each potato to flatten it while keeping it intact.
- Cook and Add Toppings: Cook the smashed potatoes for 5 minutes until the bottoms are crispy. Flip them over, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top. Cook another 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the potatoes are crisp on both sides.
- Serve: Remove the potatoes from the griddle immediately. Serve hot topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or chives for a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook the potatoes a little longer on the griddle after flipping.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack according to taste.
- Use turkey bacon bits or omit bacon for a vegetarian option, and garnish with extra herbs.
- Ensure potatoes are fully cooked before smashing to avoid uneven cooking on the griddle.
- Sour cream adds a creamy contrast but can be omitted or replaced with a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Griddle Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Blackstone smashed potatoes, crispy smashed potatoes, cheesy bacon potatoes, griddle smashed potatoes, side dish recipe
