I can’t believe there are only two months left in the year. Once Halloween happens, it’s like a whirlwind of holiday parties, family events, potlucks on top of transitioning to the crisp, cool air. I love traditional holiday meals and comfort foods. However, this year my goal is to try a few new dishes and elevate some of my favorites. For example, instead of traditional mashed potatoes, I will switch it up occasionally by making smashed potatoes.
Smashed potatoes are quite tasty. It’s like having little mini baked potatoes. They are the perfect combination of crispy potato skins on the outside and fluffy potato on the inside. My recipe for smashed potatoes uses white truffle oil, fresh sage and grated parmesan cheese for strong flavor. The smell of the kitchen is so heavenly after these are finished.
The Process
Boiling & Smashing:
Making this recipe is simple. You start by boiling petite potatoes until they are fork-tender. After draining the potatoes, you’ll smash them on a baking sheet. I recommend using a heavy glass like a mason jar. You just simply press the jar down on each potato until the skin breaks and the potato is flattened.
Adding Oil & Seasoning:
After the potatoes are smashed, you’ll brush the potatoes with oil, season with salt and pepper, and top with the sage and parmesan cheese.
Baking Until Crisp:
Next, you’ll bake the potatoes in the oven to make the skins crispy. This won’t take long because the potatoes are already cooked through.
All in All
Overall, this is a very flavorful recipe. I love using white truffle oil to elevate a simple dish. This is definitely a side dish that I will continue to use as an alternative to traditional mashed potatoes during dinner. It’ll also be quite a treat for guests during dinner parties.
Thanks for reading and don’t forget to Pin this Recipe for your upcoming dinner parties!
Smashed Potatoes with truffle oil, sage & parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 pound petite gold potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup white truffle oil
- 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 sprig fresh sage chopped
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Boil potatoes in a large pot of water until fork tender. Drain and let sit in the colander for about 5 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooling, whisk together olive oil and half of the truffle oil in a small bowl.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread out the potatoes. Smash potatoes using a heavy glass such as a mason jar.
- Brush each smashed potato generously with the oil mixture.
- Next, season the potatoes with desired amount of salt, pepper, and the chopped sage. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
- Bake the potatoes for 8-10 minutes until crispy. To serve, drizzle with remaining truffle oil and serve with additional parmesan cheese.
Aline
I love that mason jar trick and how easy these are to make! Potatoes are my favorite!!
Tamara J.
This is one of the only way we like to eat our potatoes now! Your recipe comes out PERFECT every time! Thanks for sharing.
brittany.fiero2
Thank you!!!
Sarah
Cannot wait to try this recipe! I have a bag of petite fingerling potatoes, I’m guessing they would work as well.
brittany.fiero2
Yes, those should work just fine!
Jazz
These are perfect for holiday parties. I don’t know if I trust myself to make them for just me lol–too delicious!
Kenya Rae
Oh these sound so good. Perfect for the comfort food season!
Katrina Adams
These would be perfect for Thanksgiving and you have me wanting to try white truffle oil!! š
SHANIKA
I’ve never tried smashing my potatoes, but this looks phenomenal! I’m trying this for sure!
Eden
Omg you had me a truffle! These are so DIVINE!
Adri Ruff
Omg, yes! These look so awesome š. Iām having friends over this weekend and Iām totally going to make this
brittany.fiero2
Awesome! It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser. Have fun!
Calysta
Potatoes? Truffle oil? Parmesan? This recipe contains all the ingredients to get all my engines running! mmmmm!
Aly Michell
Oooh white truffle oil! Never that was actually a thing. I need to look into this because I am obsessed with the umami flavors of truffle. Bookmarking this recipe!
Marta
I love how simple these smashed potatoes are, while at the same time being so filling and delicious!
Annette
Yummy! These look so good. And they look super easy to make. I’ll have to give these a try.
Catherine
Smashed potatoes are a favourite in our family, but the addition of truffle oil sounds even better, must give it a go.
Tiffany
I love the simplicity of this recipe and sounds divine. My granddaughter would be able to help smash them. Thank you!
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brittany.fiero2
It’s a fun recipe to get kids involved.
Monica
I’ve never seen this done before but it looks tasty!
Darrah
And I thought I’d found every possible use for mason jars!! š These look absolutely scrumptious.
Kelly
This is really different. Never heard of this combination. Looks really good. Will have to put this on my lis to try.