It’s all about the Root, the Root – Root Veggies!
Here’s the back story on these earth dwellers…to be a “true” root vegetable, the vegetable should meet two criteria: they should be grown underground, and act like a root for the plant – absorbing moisture and nutrients from the ground.
We consider the potato a root vegetable but the portion of the plant that is under ground is considered a tuber or an underground stem. So some might get a little crazy technical and try to exclude the potatoes from the root category. But that’s not how we roll. We say the more roots (or ahhem, “tubers”) the better!
Just a little root veggie trivia for you to enlighten your family and friends with while serving these yummy Smashed Potatoes.✨
Smashed Potatoes are the bomb!!! Especially with some luscious sour cream and bright green onions!! Swoonapalooza going on over here just thinking about them!!
I love these little guys. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So tasty and totally different than most ways I eat my potatoes.
I like to use baby yukon potatoes for this recipe. They are starchier than say a red potato, so they keep stay together after smashing and keep their shape nicely.
You start by boiling the potatoes for 10 minutes, gently smashing them, seasoning them with salt and pepper, baking for 30 minutes and voila…delectable Smashed Potatoes!!!✨ So easy and soooo good!
But what would a potato be without some sour cream and chopped green onion? Top them with your favorite fixings (bacon, bbq sauce, ketchup, butter, parsley, cheese, sour cream, chives)- and dinner is served!
These smashers do require slightly more attention than say a baked potato, but they look all fancy and delicious – totally worth it! And they go perfectly with my Farmer’s Market Meat Loaf and Garlic Green Beans to make the perfect meal. Or if you feel like chicken, pair them with my Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts instead!
Go ahead and put Smashed Potatoes on your list of recipes to make this week – trust me you’ll be glad you did!!
A fun twist on roasted potatoes, topped with sour cream & green onions! There are so many topping options for these Smashed Potatoes. Here's some more ideas to get your wheels turning: bacon, butter, shredded cheese, chives, bbq sauce, ketchup and hot sauce. This nutrition card uses an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. This estimate is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice!Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
8
Serving Size
6 ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 1mgSodium 406mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 2g
Amy Hoover says
These turned out sooo yummy. Nice option to mix things up!!
holly says
Yayyy! I love hearing that, Amy!
Samantha says
These were super easy and a fun and different way to eat your potatoes!
Sue Lau says
I tried these at home a few years back after some bbq place had them- yours look so much better than mine!
holly says
It’s gotta be the container of sour cream I dolloped on them. LOL Thanks Sue!
Christie says
This is one of my fave ways to make these potatoes. They’re SO GOOD!! I used my potato masher to press mine.
holly says
One of my favorites as well Christie. Good idea to use a potato masher!!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
I really need to try smashed potatoes sometime. I like that you baked yours.
holly says
They turned out perfect Lauren! I think you’ll love them.
Renee @reneeskitchenadventures says
These look amazing! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! I’ll take mine with lots of sour cream!
holly says
Me too Renee!! The more sour cream the better! Thank you!
Liz says
I make these whenever my two sons are home for dinner! It’s definitely a family favorite!!! Next time, I will serve with sour cream 🙂
holly says
They do seem to be a big hit for kiddos and adults alike. What’s not to love- right??
Cindy says
Twice the fun!
holly says
Haha – Yes it is Cindy!
Shelby says
I love smashed potatoes too! These look great and I love the sour cream topping, yum, I can just taste this now!
holly says
Thanks Shelby! I love their taste and texture – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside! And I could literally eat spoonfuls of sour cream. LOL