Crispy Chipotle Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
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Crispy Chipotle Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe uses small Yukon Gold potatoes that are cooked gently in boiling water until barely fork-tender to maintain their shape. The potatoes are then placed on an oiled baking sheet and smashed lightly, ensuring they remain mostly in one piece. Olive oil is drizzled over, followed by seasoning with chipotle chili powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to add a smoky, spicy flavor profile.
Roasting at 450°F crisps the potatoes' surfaces while keeping the interiors creamy. Meanwhile, bacon is cooked separately until crispy to add a salty crunch. After roasting, shredded sharp cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the potatoes and melted briefly in the oven. The dish is finished by topping with Greek yogurt (or sour cream) for creaminess and fresh chives for a mild onion note.
This dish combines textures—crispy edges, melted cheese, soft potato center, and crunchy bacon—with smoky and tangy flavors. It's suitable as a side or snack and appeals to those enjoying bold, layered savory tastes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes baby
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Bacon chopped, sliced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated, sharp
- Greek yogurt for topping, or sour cream
- chives for topping, fresh or scallions
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill it with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Simmer the potatoes until they are just barely fork tender. Strain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Brush a baking sheet with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the potatoes on the sheet. Use your hand or the bottom of a glass to smash them once, trying to keep them in one piece. It’s okay if they kind of break apart!
- Drizzle or brush the remaining olive oil over the potatoes. I actually use an olive oil spritzer for this part! Sprinkle the potatoes with the chipotle chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Place the sheet in the oven and roast the potatoes for 20 minutes, until golden and crispy. While the potatoes are cooking, heat a skillet over medium-low heat and cook the bacon until crispy.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle cheddar on the tops of each. Bake for 5 minutes more, until the cheese melts. Remove and top with yogurt/sour cream, bacon and chives. Serve immediately!
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