smashed potato cakes

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

You can boil the potatoes a day ahead and refrigerate them for easier prep. Flatten and roast them right before you want to serve them. Source: Unknown

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For smashed potato cakes

  • 2 lbs. baby white or small yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • sliced scallions

How To Make smashed potato cakes

  • 1
    Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water til tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes; chill til ready to roast.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 450. Coat baking sheet with 3 Tbsp. olive oil and heat in oven 5 minutes. Lightly flatten potatoes with the palm of your hand then coat with oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Roast potatoes on prepared baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes. Flip potatoes and roast another 15 to 20 minutes til brown and crisp. Garnish potatoes with scallions. Serves 6

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