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Blackstone Smashed Potatoes

Blackstone smashed potatoes deliver ultra-crispy golden edges with creamy centers by boiling first, then griddling and flattening until browned. Finish them with sour cream, cheddar, chives, and bacon for loaded griddle potatoes that taste like a diner side.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 lb baby potatoes Use baby potatoes for creamy centers and easy smashing.
Fats and seasonings for griddling
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 6 clove garlic Minced.
  • 0.25 salt and pepper To taste; season at the end of griddling.
Toppings
  • Sour cream For topping.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese For topping.
  • chopped chives For topping.
  • bacon bits For topping.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Boil and cool
  1. Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and let cool slightly so they smash without falling apart.
Griddle and smash
  1. Heat a Blackstone griddle to medium-high, then add the olive oil and butter and let them melt and shimmer.
  2. Place the potatoes on the griddle and smash flat with a heavy spatula or masher to create thick rounds with rough edges.
  3. Add the minced garlic around the potatoes and cook for 6-7 minutes until the bottoms are crispy and golden.
  4. Flip the potatoes and cook another 5-6 minutes until both sides are crispy and browned.
Season and load
  1. Season with salt and pepper, then top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, and bacon bits.

Notes

Pro tip: smash while the potatoes are still warm—too hot and they break; too cool and they won’t flatten. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days; reheat on a hot griddle or skillet to re-crisp. Freezing isn’t recommended because the texture of the potatoes and toppings can turn watery. Dietary swap: use turkey bacon bits instead of bacon bits for a lighter topping option.