Description
Savory Blackstone loaded smashed potatoes deliver a crispy, golden masterpiece that blends crisp bacon, melted cheese, and herbs into irresistible comfort. Hungry souls will discover pure deliciousness waiting on every forkful of this crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes (red or gold)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter, melted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Submerge baby potatoes in salted water, boiling until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and allow slight cooling.
- Griddle Setup: Fire up the Blackstone griddle to medium heat, creating an ideal cooking surface.
- Smashing Technique: Carefully position potatoes on hot griddle, gently crushing each with a spatula to create rustic, cracked surfaces without completely flattening.
- Seasoning and Crisping: Generously drizzle olive oil and melted butter across potatoes. Dust with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Allow 4-5 minutes per side to develop golden, crispy exterior.
- Cheese and Bacon Layer: Sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over potatoes. Cover with griddle lid or aluminum foil to encourage melting.
- Final Presentation: Transfer potatoes from griddle, garnish with freshly chopped green onions. Optional: serve alongside cool, tangy sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- Choose small, uniform baby potatoes for even cooking and consistent smashing results.
- Gently press potatoes with a flat spatula, creating cracks and textured surfaces for maximum crispiness.
- Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning the potatoes.
- Apply salt, pepper, and garlic powder before crisping to help spices penetrate and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg