Smashed Potato Salad
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 3 lb. baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tsp. kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp. black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives (plus more for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
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.smashed potato salad, crispy potato salad, Pioneer Woman recipe, Yukon Gold potatoes, summer side dish, BBQ side, potluck recipe, picnic food, bacon potato salad, creamy potato salad, roasted potatoes, herb dressing, cookout recipe, easy potato recipe - 2