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!
Scroll down for a printable version.
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.
Poor Man's Fancy Potatoes
Ingredients
- 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.
Instructions
-
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.
Recipe Notes
Serve on the side with your favorite potato toppings, or top the potatoes with your favorite barbecued meat for a meal.
Carlee
These sound delicious and I do like your name better!
Carlee recently posted…Scrumptious Shrimp
Joanna
Isn’t it a cute name?! 🙂
Joanna recently posted…Make Chocolate Milk Powder in Less Than 2 Minutes
Rebecca
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.
Rebecca recently posted…Joy of the Lord !!!!
Joanna
They are delicious and so simple, if you make them, let me know what you think!
Joanna recently posted…Make Chocolate Milk Powder in Less Than 2 Minutes
Mary Gilbert
I am definitely going to make these! Thanks for posting on R&R Wedensdays
Joanna
Let me know what you think! 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
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!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…Homemade Hummus with Garlic Scapes
Joanna
It’s definitely a different take on potatoes. I know we get bored of the same mashed or baked potato.
Joanna recently posted…Make Chocolate Milk Powder in Less Than 2 Minutes
Cleo
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
Parmesan cheese and bacon to top? I know what I’m topping mine with next time! 🙂
Joanna recently posted…Make Chocolate Milk Powder in Less Than 2 Minutes
Nicole
Those potatoes are always a hit around here!
Nicole recently posted…Show Off Friday 155
Creatively Homespun
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
Creatively Homespun recently posted…Tasty Tuesday 6/30 Link Party!
Joanna
Thank you for coming by and pinning my recipe! Simple meals are my favorite! 🙂
Jennifer
My mouth is watering! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
By the way, I would love to have you post on my new blog hop—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
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. 🙂
Richella Parham
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!
Richella Parham recently posted…Grace at Home No. 160
Joanna
Thank you for pinning! It just helps them cook up a bit quicker, and who doesn’t need a faster cooking method sometimes. 🙂