Description
Rustic crash potatoes from the Pioneer Woman bring crispy, golden-edged potato magic to dinner tables across America. Crushed, seasoned, and baked to perfection, these potatoes deliver irresistible textural delight you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 whole new potatoes (small round)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Rosemary (or other herbs of choice, to taste)
- Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Immerse new potatoes in heavily salted water, boiling until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain completely and allow moisture to evaporate.
- Oven Setup: Heat oven to 450°F. Coat rimmed baking sheet generously with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring comprehensive surface coverage.
- Smash Technique: Place boiled potatoes onto oiled sheet, maintaining space between each. Employ potato masher or heavy glass bottom to flatten potatoes uniformly, creating rustic, textured surfaces with gentle yet consistent pressure.
- Seasoning Layer: Lavishly brush potatoes with additional olive oil. Sprinkle kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and finely chopped rosemary or thyme across each potato. Distribute Parmesan cheese evenly, creating a delicate, crisp topping.
- Roasting Process: Position baking sheet on top oven rack. Roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee even golden-brown coloration. Extract when potatoes showcase crispy exterior with beautifully blistered edges.
Notes
- Boost Salt Precision: Use generously salted water to infuse potatoes with flavor during initial boiling, ensuring deep seasoning before roasting.
- Master Smashing Technique: Apply consistent, gentle pressure when flattening potatoes to create uneven surfaces that guarantee maximum crispy edges and textural variety.
- Optimize Olive Oil Coverage: Thoroughly brush potatoes with oil before and after smashing to enhance crispiness and prevent sticking to the baking sheet.
- Cheese and Herb Elevation: Sprinkle fresh herbs and Parmesan just before roasting to maximize flavor intensity and create a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg