Description
Blackstone Loaded Smashed Potatoes are a crowd-pleasing delight that brings a crispy texture and rich flavor to your table. These buttery baby potatoes are boiled until tender, then smashed and seared on a Blackstone griddle for an irresistible crunch. Topped with gooey cheese, savory turkey bacon bits, and fresh herbs, they can be customized to suit any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, this recipe invites you to get creative with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup turkey bacon bits (optional)
- Sour cream for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat.
- Toss the cooled potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, and sea salt until well coated.
- Melt butter on the griddle and place the potatoes on it.
- Gently smash each potato until flattened but intact.
- Cook for about 5–7 minutes until crisp on one side; flip and top with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon bits.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and potatoes are golden brown. Serve hot with sour cream and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg