Description
These Easy Roasted Smashed Potatoes with CHEESE are the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with delicious melted cheese and garlic flavors.
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 the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil the small red potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly, then gently smash each potato with a fork or the bottom of a glass.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the smashed potatoes in the olive oil mixture until well coated.
- Arrange the smashed potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, sprinkle the grated cheese over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite spices or using a different type of cheese. These potatoes are best served immediately for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
- 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, Smashed Potatoes, cheesy potatoes, roasted potatoes, comfort food