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Smashed Potato Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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Smashed Potato Salad

This smashed potato salad puts a crispy twist on a classic side dish. Baby Yukon Gold potatoes are boiled, smashed, and roasted until golden, then tossed in a creamy herb dressing with bacon, garlic, and roasted red peppers for the perfect mix of crunch and flavor. Ideal for cookouts, potlucks, picnics, or summer dinners.

Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 65 mins Total Time 1 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Add the potatoes and a large pinch of salt to a saucepan, then cover with water by an inch. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, flipping occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes; let cool then chop and reserve.
  4. Grease two sheet pans with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, then set the potatoes on them. Using the bottom of a glass, squash the potatoes into rough circular shapes, making them as thin as possible with craggy edges. Brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  5. Bake the potatoes until they are a deep golden color and crispy, 25 to 28 minutes. Remove and let sit while you make the dressing.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, parsley, chives, and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, half the bacon, and half the chopped roasted peppers. Toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining bacon, roasted peppers, dill, and chives.
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