This easy Pioneer Woman Crash Hot Potatoes recipe is perfect for a quick, crispy side dish that’s full of flavor! With tender, smashed potatoes seasoned with olive oil, rosemary, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, these golden bites are deliciously flexible,you can use any fresh herbs you have on hand. Perfect for adding a bit of crunch to any meal.
Ingredients Needed
- 12 small new potatoes (or other small round potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary, chives, or thyme, chopped (to taste)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
How To Make Crash Hot Potatoes
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 450°F.
- Boil the potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Drizzle olive oil over a baking sheet. Place each boiled potato on the sheet, spacing them apart.
- Smash the potatoes: Use a potato masher to gently press each potato until it flattens slightly. Rotate the masher 90 degrees and press again to fully crush each one.
- Drizzle and season: Drizzle more olive oil over the tops of the potatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, chopped rosemary, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges.
- Serve: Serve hot as a side dish, garnished with extra herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Boil Potatoes Just Right: Don’t overcook the potatoes. They should be tender enough to pierce with a fork but not so soft that they fall apart when smashed.
- Use Plenty of Oil: Generously oil both the baking sheet and the tops of the potatoes to get a crispy, golden crust.
- Add Seasoning Generously: Season with kosher salt and pepper right after smashing. The potatoes absorb flavors better when they’re hot.
- Choose Fresh Herbs: Fresh rosemary, chives, or thyme add the best flavor. Dried herbs won’t give the same freshness or aroma.
- Grate Parmesan Finely: Finely grated Parmesan melts evenly over the potatoes, creating a perfect, cheesy layer. Coarse cheese doesn’t melt as well.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Place leftover crash hot potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat Leftovers: Arrange leftover crash hot potatoes on a baking sheet and reheat at 400°F for 10 minutes until hot and crispy again.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 143
- Total Fat: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 1.5mg
- Sodium: 33mg
- Potassium: 423mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugars: 0.8g
- Protein: 2.6g
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Pioneer Woman Crash Hot Potatoes
Description
This easy Pioneer Woman Crash Hot Potatoes recipe is perfect for a quick, crispy side dish that’s full of flavor! With tender, smashed potatoes seasoned with olive oil, rosemary, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, these golden bites are deliciously flexible,you can use any fresh herbs you have on hand. Perfect for adding a bit of crunch to any meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 450°F.
- Boil the potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Drizzle olive oil over a baking sheet. Place each boiled potato on the sheet, spacing them apart.
- Smash the potatoes: Use a potato masher to gently press each potato until it flattens slightly. Rotate the masher 90 degrees and press again to fully crush each one.
- Drizzle and season: Drizzle more olive oil over the tops of the potatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, chopped rosemary, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges.
- Serve: Serve hot as a side dish, garnished with extra herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Boil Potatoes Just Right: Don’t overcook the potatoes. They should be tender enough to pierce with a fork but not so soft that they fall apart when smashed.
- Use Plenty of Oil: Generously oil both the baking sheet and the tops of the potatoes to get a crispy, golden crust.
- Add Seasoning Generously: Season with kosher salt and pepper right after smashing. The potatoes absorb flavors better when they’re hot.
- Choose Fresh Herbs: Fresh rosemary, chives, or thyme add the best flavor. Dried herbs won’t give the same freshness or aroma.
- Grate Parmesan Finely: Finely grated Parmesan melts evenly over the potatoes, creating a perfect, cheesy layer. Coarse cheese doesn’t melt as well.
Pioneer Woman Crash Hot Potatoes