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Poor Man’s Fancy Potatoes

June 23, 2015

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When I was trying to come up with a name for this dish, I couldn’t help but laugh when it came together. I plated these up with butter, sour cream, bacon pieces, and chives. Kelsie said they were “fancy”, and the name was born. These potatoes are also known as “crash potatoes”, but I like our name better.

This is a super cheap dish to make, all that is required is red potatoes and toppings. Your toppings can make this a side dish, or a complete meal. You could go all out and top it with barbecued meat and have a complete meal. It’s up to you!

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What do you need?
Red potatoes, we went with two per person, try to pick them all within the same size for even cooking
Olive Oil
Seasonings such as salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, onion powder, etc.

What do you do?
Rinse your potatoes and scrub any dirt off that may be on them.
Place your potatoes into a large pot and fill halfway with water. The water should cover your potatoes plus a couple of inches.
Boil your potatoes until they are fork tender. Time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes.
While your potatoes are boiling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain your potatoes when they are done.
Dry them off and place them on the baking sheet, leaving enough room in between each one to spread out.
Using a potato masher, or the bottom of a heavy glass cup, mash them one time flat.
Drizzle with olive oil, or use a brush if you want to be more precise.
Season with a generous amount of salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings.
Place in a preheated 450 degree oven on the top rack and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
You want the edges browned and crispy.

Serve on the side with your favorite potato toppings, or top the potatoes with your favorite barbecued meat for a meal.

This pairs well with our Perfectly Cooked Steaks without a Grill.

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  1. Carlee

    June 23, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    These sound delicious and I do like your name better!

    • Joanna

      June 26, 2015 at 9:09 PM

      Isn’t it a cute name?! πŸ™‚

  2. Rebecca

    June 24, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    These look yummy – my husband is a potato lover so these would be a hit at our house. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Little R&R.

    • Joanna

      June 26, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      They are delicious and so simple, if you make them, let me know what you think!

  3. Mary Gilbert

    June 25, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    I am definitely going to make these! Thanks for posting on R&R Wedensdays

    • Joanna

      June 25, 2015 at 12:59 PM

      Let me know what you think! πŸ™‚

  4. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    June 26, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    My kids are going to love this recipe! We make potatoes all the time and it’ll be fun to change it up with these!

    • Joanna

      June 26, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      It’s definitely a different take on potatoes. I know we get bored of the same mashed or baked potato.

  5. Cleo

    June 26, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    My family loves these, we’ve always called them…..smashed potatoes……I also sprinkle parm cheese on top and sometimes bits of bacon or panchetta. Oh, yum!!!

    • Joanna

      June 26, 2015 at 9:11 PM

      Parmesan cheese and bacon to top? I know what I’m topping mine with next time! πŸ™‚

  6. Nicole

    June 29, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Those potatoes are always a hit around here!

  7. Creatively Homespun

    June 30, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    YUM! The busy mom in me LOVES the simplicity of this! Thank you for linking up at the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays! I have pinned your post to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board! I hope to see you again this week! xo

    • Joanna

      June 30, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      Thank you for coming by and pinning my recipe! Simple meals are my favorite! πŸ™‚

  8. Jennifer

    July 1, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    My mouth is watering! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    By the way, I would love to have you post on my new blog hopβ€”the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home (www.myflagstaffhome.com). It begins on Thursday evenings and lasts through the weekend, if you’re interested.

    Jennifer

    • Joanna

      July 2, 2015 at 12:33 AM

      Thank you for stopping by! I would love to link up on your blog hop! I’ll also add it to my linky party page so that others can find it. πŸ™‚

  9. Richella Parham

    July 2, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I’ve never thought of boiling the potatoes first and then baking them! Thanks for sharing that technique. I’m pinning this for future reference!

    Thanks for joining the Grace at Home party. I’m featuring you this week!

    • Joanna

      July 2, 2015 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you for pinning! It just helps them cook up a bit quicker, and who doesn’t need a faster cooking method sometimes. πŸ™‚

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