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Ingredients
- 10 whole Medium Red Potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cups Prepared (store Bought Or Homemade) Basil Or Arugula Pesto (I Used Basil, And YUM)
- 1/2 cups Crumbled Goat Cheese
- 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cups Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
Method
- 1. Boil the whole red potatoes in a pot of very salty water until easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 450 F.
- 2. Drizzle olive oil on a large rimmed baking sheet (you could also use cooking spray).
- 3. Place potatoes a few inches apart on the oiled baking sheet.
- 4. With a potato masher (you could also use the bottom of a mug or glass), gently press down on each potato to flatten it out.
- 5. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of pesto on each smashed potato. Follow with a sprinkle of goat cheese, salt, and pepper.
- 6. Bake smashed potatoes at 450 F for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes have crisped up and browned on top.
- 7. While potatoes are baking, simmer balsamic vinegar in a small skillet over medium to form a reduction. This will take about 10 minutes. (This is optional, but delicious).
- 8. When potatoes have browned, remove them from the oven and drizzle them with balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.
- Note: These smashed potatoes are a blank canvas so add whatever cheeses, sauces, or spices you have on hand to make them your own!
