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Potato Smashed Skillet

A delicious and crispy potato dish, perfect for breakfast or as a side, featuring smashed potatoes cooked in a skillet until golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or any waxy potatoes
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
Cooking
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter for flavor
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional, such as cheddar

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Wash and peel the Yukon Gold potatoes, then cut them into quarters.
  2. Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and add salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Smash and Cook
  1. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Use a masher to gently smash the potatoes, leaving some chunks.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the smashed potatoes to the skillet.
  3. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the bottom is crispy and golden brown.
  4. Flip the potatoes and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the other side is also crispy.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and cheese if using. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasonings and add other toppings like sour cream or green onions.

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