Description
Crispy, buttery smashed red potatoes just like the Pioneer Woman makes—perfectly seasoned, simple to prep, and a total crowd favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes (size of a golf ball)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. In a pressure cooker, add cleaned, unpeeled potatoes with 1 cup of water. Cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.
2. For stovetop: Add unpeeled potatoes to a pot, cover with water, and boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until fork-tender.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray and foil.
4. Drain cooked potatoes and let sit for 1 minute. Then smash to ½ inch thick using a fork or potato masher.
5. Melt butter, stir in olive oil, and brush generously over potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Serve hot. Garnish with herbs, cheese, or bacon if desired.
Notes
Make sure potatoes are fully tender before smashing for best texture.
Add shredded cheese or bacon before baking for loaded smashed potatoes.
Use parchment or foil for easy cleanup and no sticking.
These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for quick serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 266mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg