Crash Hot Potatoes

Ingredients
New potatoes, about 2-3 per person depending on size of potatoes
Olive oil
Kosher salt, black pepper, and herbs (If you’re feeling lazy, McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning works very well!) 
Cheese, shredded (optional)

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450*F.  Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.  Add potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes.  Drain. 

2. Oil a baking sheet and place potatoes on pan, about 2-3 inches apart. 

3. Using a potato masher, fork, or bottom of glass, gently press each potato until it break apart a bit. 

4. Sprinkle potatoes with seasonings and brush generously with olive oil. 

5. Cook potatoes for 30-45 minutes until crispy and sizzling.  Flip once during cooking.  Top with cheese if desired. 

Comments
This is a great and easy recipe from The Pioneer Woman.  I’ve made it a few times now, I even got a potato masher for Christmas specifically with this recipe in mind!  It’s great with or without cheese, with fresh herbs or a prepared spice blend, and cooks up without any hassle at all. 

Shown here with Crispy Garlic Chicken Cutlets.

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