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Griddle Smashed Potatoes

Crispy potatoes get flattened on a griddle for ultra-crispy, golden edges, then topped like loaded potatoes with cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and chives. This griddle cooking method delivers a crunchy crust on both sides without deep-frying.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and cooking base
  • 2 lb baby potatoes Use baby potatoes for quick tender centers and crisping edges.
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 clove garlic Minced.
  • 1 salt To taste.
  • 1 pepper To taste.
Loaded toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup bacon Cooked and crumbled.
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp chives Chopped.

Equipment

  • 1 griddle

Method
 

Boil and prep
  1. Boil baby potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and cool slightly until easier to handle.
Griddle smash and crisp
  1. Heat the griddle to medium-high and add olive oil and butter, letting them melt and shimmer.
  2. Place the potatoes on the griddle and smash completely flat with a heavy spatula so you get maximum contact with the surface.
  3. Add minced garlic around the potatoes and cook for 6-7 minutes until a crispy golden crust forms on the bottoms.
  4. Flip the potatoes and cook another 5-6 minutes until both sides are crispy.
Load and serve
  1. Top the hot crispy smashed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, then sprinkle bacon, add sour cream, and finish with chopped chives before serving.

Notes

For the crispiest flattened rounds, smash while the potatoes are still warm and keep them pressed firmly onto the griddle so they form an even golden crust. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat on a hot griddle or skillet to re-crisp. Freeze option: freeze the cooked, un-topped potatoes up to 2 months, then thaw and re-crisp and add toppings fresh. For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cheese and light sour cream while keeping the griddle cooking the same.