These are dangerously moreish!! So perfect for these time of year too, although realistically there’s not time of the year I wouldn’t demolish an entire tray! And yes, I’m speaking from experience. Enjoy 😄 Chris x
BRIE, BACON & CRANBERRY SMASHED POTATOES | Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
5 slices of Streaky Bacon, cooked & diced*
20 Baby Potatoes (approx 600-700g/1.3-1.5lb)
2 tsp + 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Olive Oil, plus more as needed
1/4 tsp EACH: Garlic Powder, Black Pepper
150g / 5oz Brie, diced
100g / 3.5oz Cranberry Sauce
finely diced Fresh Chives, to garnish
METHOD
1️⃣Add the potatoes to a large pot with enough cold water to comfortably them. Stir in 2 tsp salt then bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook until fork tender, around 20-25mins depending on the size of the potatoes. Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for 5 minutes to allow some steam to escape. Preheat the oven to 200C/390F.
2️⃣Tip the potatoes into a large bowl and toss in 2 tbsp oil, 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp garlic powder and black pepper. Spread the potatoes out on a 1-2 large greaseproof baking trays, then use a large mug or measuring cup to press down on each potato. The thinner you smash them, the crispier they’ll be. Just be careful they don’t break apart. They need to stay intact. Leave to sit for another 5 minutes to allow some more steam to escape.
3️⃣Use a brush to collect the leftover oil in the bowl and liberally brush over the smashed potatoes (add a drizzle more oil to the bowl if there’s not much left). Bake the potatoes until deep golden, visibly crispy and just starting to char around the edges, approx 30-35mins.
4️⃣Remove the tray and top the potatoes with brie, then pop back in the oven for 2 minutes, or until it JUST starts to melt. Top with cranberry sauce, bacon and chives, then serve up and enjoy. I find it easiest to remove them with a plastic spatula/flipper. They’ll crisp up slightly more as they cool.
*I typically bake this until crisp at the same time as the potatoes. You can pan-fry if you’d prefer.
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Comments (15)
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I really like these!
You can even put some ham instead of bacon
Would these be considered a side or an appetizer?
Just made these. Delicious!!!
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@stacigram7 I want to do this … this week
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Okay, you got me at Brie, I’m in 🤦🏻♀️😋😋
These look so delicious 😋