Oh boy did I have fun making these! Who knew that baking a big batch of potatoes could be so fun.
Smashing Perfect Baked Potatoes with the back of a chefs knife is entertainment at it’s finest….not to mention these taste amazing!
Lets smash….
Have you ever smashed potatoes?
If not, now you must…..
If you have smashed then you share a connection with me in the secret thrill of smashing……
There are various methods to do this ~ I use the flat side of a chefs knife.
I mentioned on Facebook how much I LOVE my job. The fact that I get to take the simplest of foods ~ the potato~ and make it sexy.
I love to transform a simple character & turn it into a colorful piece…oh I love my job!
I used Yukon Gold potatoes for this. They are the perfect size….and great for kid hands.
Should they choose to eat with their hands. I like to snack on these straight out of the fridge.
With my hands.
Better yet right out of the oven when the cheese is all hot and melted. If you do that then please use a knife & fork so you don’t hurt your hands.
Enjoy!
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A wonderful idea and comforting dish.
Cheers,
Rosa
I am loving the SMASH shot. All those perfectly baked potatoes just smashed down 🙂
Beautiful flavors & great images, of course!
Thanks Averie! A great way to relax from a crazy day ~ smashing potatoes…..
Those look really good! I really should try smashed potatoes sometime soon!
Yes you should Kevin!
These are gorgeous, and look so lovely too!
Thanks so much Katrina!
“Smash” . . . is that a French technique??? What a fabulous easy festive way to spruce up potatoes!
Donna – I believe we need to make it a French word 😉
Potato sexifier… I dare you to put that on a name tag next time you’re at an event! Yes, you do have a pretty sweet job. I’ve done the smashed potato thang and I’m totally with you, it’s a riot! Great work with the photos of the process, too!
Ha! Leanne you crack me up. Glad you understand the secret pleasures of smashing potatoes…..
I love smashed potatoes, these look incredible!
Yes please! Now that sounds delicious and easy, just what I like.
Hubby and I are potato kind of people. I was planning a football menu for Sunday that was lighter and healthier than traditional football food. Perfect recipe for that. Can’t wait to try it.
They actually look really pretty. I wouldn’t imagine a smashed potato looking so appealing.
I love smashed potatoes, and what a great recipe for the holidays!!
Now THIS is my jam. Oh heck yes.
I can see that Bev, yup I can.
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
I was looking for a new potato side to serve on Christmas – this will be perfect! Thanks so much, Marla! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. xo
I would have so much fun smashing potatoes! lol Great idea and I love the photos!
I love smashed potatoes! What a great addition to the holiday table!
ooooh! These look fun and tasty! I like this a lot….
Girl!
You are speaking my language hear!
And your food styling is over the moon!
LOVE it all!
xo
What a great idea to dress up potatoes. Love it! I’ll making these this weekend.
Look at you go Ms Sexy Hot Potato! Love this idea,
LL
These look fabulous but can I ask where did you get those dishes???? Plaid plates…oh my!
Sandy….can you believe Target??!!
I never thought that a potato can be so tempting! Love the idea of smashing. PS: Love the plates!!!
Looks like a perfect job for a kid! Maybe a mallet, instead of a knife? 🙂
Brooke a mallet is perfect – just didn’t have one handy.
Love the smashed potatoes! Perfect side dish for the holidays. Merry Christmas Marla, to you and your family!
My kids love smashed potatoes but I haven’t made them in a while – I know they’d love these!
These sound delicious and I’d love to try them. I have one question: you turn on the broiler but don’t tell how long to broil those potatoes. Am I missing something? Thanks!
Hi Susan, a low broil for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted 🙂
These look fantastic! Totally a way my family would love potatoes 🙂