WHATS FOR DINNER #5

HOT CRUSHED POTATOES!
(Inspired by the Pioneer Woman)

Sometimes you just can't  stand the thought of smashed or baked potatoes again. Actually, that's not true... I love smashed or baked potatoes; sometimes you just have to have a little variety in life. I was browsing the other day for some of that variety and came across this recipe from the Pioneer Woman. Nice new take on potatoes, however with a little twist of 'things and stuff' from me.

 Tender and flavorful, with a nice crispy, crunchy kick! Perfect new side dish for meat on the grill! Check out the recipe below... it is almost too easy to be so good...

 Also good with just a dollop of sour cream!

HOT CRUSHED POTATOES

for six servings you will need:

12 whole small new red potatoes

olive oil

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

kosher salt

fresh cracked pepper

fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme or chives or scallions) finely chopped

process:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork tender. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil. Place the tender potatoes on the cookie sheet and lightly ‘crush’ each potato with a masher. Rotate the masher 90 degrees and ‘crush’ again. Generously brush the tops of each potato with more olive oil and sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Top each potato with cheese and fresh herbs and bake in a 450 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown around the edges.

My addition of 'things and stuff' was a little cheese. It does not add much to the calorie count, but it adds a lot to the flavor! You can also add a little crumbled bacon to up the flavor!  I served my crushed potatoes with Flank Steak (What's for Dinner #2). I also served them on St. Patrick's Day with Corned Beef for those who would not eat the cabbage!