Easy Smashed Potatoes
A fun twist on a classic Irish favourite, these easy smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. Made with simple ingredients, they’re full of flavour, and perfect for cosy autumn dinners or family-style sides.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 kg baby or Rooster Potatoes always look out for the Bord Bia Quality Mark when shopping
- A pinch of salt
- For the rest:
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 100 g grated cheddar cheese
- 2 slices of bacon cooked and diced small 100g approx
- Chopped chives to finish.
- More salt and pepper to taste
- Easy spicy mayo
- 1 cup mayo 200g approx
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1-2 teaspoons mustard or chilli sauce - which ever you prefer
- Simply mix all the ingredients together- adjust to your liking.
Instructions
- Boil or steam the potatoes first:
- To boil the baby potatoes, put them in a large pot and add a good pinch of salt and cover with cold water. Cook until they pierce easily with a knife.
- Preheat the oven 200ºC fan, line a large baking tray with parchment paper (or Air fry 200ºC)
- Place the par-boiledbaby potatoes on a tray and cut an X with a sharp knife.
- In a small bowl, mix the oil, a pinch of salt and paprika together. Coat the baby potatoes all over, using a pastry brush if you have one.
- Use a glass to smash the potatoes until they are flat- brush with oil again sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with cheese and bacon.
- Cook in the oven for 30 minutes - the cheese should be golden and the potatoes crispy. Cook for longer if needed.
- Serve with the spicy mayo and top with chopped chives. Delicious!
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