Crashed Hot Potatoes

Since we started this journey with potatoes, I figured I'd do one more potato side before going onto my favorite vegetable. You'll never believe how crispy and yummy these turn out!  :) This is coming from a girl who doesn't have too much regard for the potato.

Now the ingredients for this side haven't been quantified...the seasonings are to your taste, and the amount of potato is based on how much you'd like to make.

Ingredients:

New Potatoes (or other small, round potato)

Olive Oil

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper

And whatever herb you like - Chives/ Rosemary/ Thyme....

Method:

1. Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil.
   
2. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make, and cook them until they're fork-tender.
   
3. Next, generously drizzle olive oil on a sheet pan. This will mean the difference between the potatoes sticking and not sticking, so don't be shy here.
4. When the potatoes are tender, place them on the cookie sheet…
   
5. Next, grab your potato masher and gently press down on the potato until it slightly mashes…
   
6. Then rotate the masher 90 degrees and finish flattening it. Of course, you don't want to absolutely smash it into the pan—you want it almost to resemble a cookie.
   
7. Repeat until all are flattened. And really, I don't know why you couldn't use the bottom of a glass for this step if you don't have a potato masher. The surface might not be as textured and interesting, but I think it still might work.
   
8. Next, brush the tops rather generously with olive oil.
   
9. Next, salt your crashed potatoes with Kosher salt. You can use regular salt, but I'd really recommend using kosher. It adheres to the potatoes more easily and really flavors them nicely without getting too salty. Remember: potatoes need salt. Don't skimp!
10. Be generous with fresh ground black pepper.
    
11. Now, you can grab some chives…or thyme…or whatever herbs you have available. Whatever herb you use, just chop it pretty finely and sprinkle over the top.
12. Now throw them onto the top rack of a very hot (450-degree) oven, and cook them for 20-25 minutes……Or until they're golden and crispy and sizzling.

ENJOY!!

Please note that the recipes on this blog are a mix from different websites and books, with my own versions, and some are originally mine. I cannot claim all of these recipes as mine...