Brie Bacon Cranberry Smashed Potatoes

These are so perfect for the holiday season, but realistically there’s no time of year I wouldn’t demolish entire tray! And yes, I’m speaking from experience 😅 Follow me…

Smashed Potatoes

Smashing potatoes isn’t just therapeutic, it actually makes them ultra crispy. And who doesn’t love a crispy potatoes?!

What kind of potatoes to use?

I recommend using baby potatoes. Some recipes use slightly larger varieties, but I find the smaller the potato the crispier they end.

Boiling/Steaming the potatoes

The best way to prepare the potatoes so they’re ready to be smashed is to boil them. Once they’re fork tender, I recommend then letting them steam dry for 5 or so minutes. This will help some of the moisture escape the potatoes and help them crisp up in the oven. From there you can coat them in oil and seasoning, then smash until flat!

How do I smash the potatoes?

You’ll want to gently press down on the potatoes until they’re flat. You’ll want to smash them fairly thin, but not so much that they break apart. I typically use a measuring cup with a flat surface to do this. Process shots: boil potatoes (photo 1), drain (photo 2), coat in oil and seasoning (photo 3), smash (photo 4).

Brie, Bacon & Cranberry Potatoes

Once they’re smashed, we’re going to bake them in the oven until crisp. From there, it’s time to get topping! If you’ve tried my Cranberry Bacon Brie Grilled Cheese, you’ll know how heavenly this combination is. You’ll want to top the smashed potatoes with brie and pop back in the oven until it just begins to melt. Don’t over-bake at this point otherwise the brie will spill out all over the pan. From there, chuck on the cranberry sauce, bacon and chives! Process shots: brush smashed potatoes with oil (photo 1), bake (photo 2), bake again with brie (photo 3), top with cranberry sauce, bacon and chives (photo 4).

What else could I use to smash the potatoes?

If I haven’t got a large-based mug or measuring cup on hand, I typically just use a fork or spatula, but honestly, any sort of flat utensil will do the trick!

How thin should I smash the potatoes?

The thinner you smash them, the crispier they’ll be. I typically smash as thin as I can get them without them falling apart, but you could keep them a little thicker if you’d prefer.

Can I use a different cheese?

If you’re looking for something similar to brie you could sub camembert.

Serving Brie, Bacon & Cranberry Smashed Potatoes

I typically use a plastic flat spatula/flipper to carefully get them off the tray before serving. They’ll also crisp up a little more as they rest. These make THE perfect Finger Food but also make a great Side for a Roast Dinner! Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for these brie bacon cranberry potatoes shall we?!

How to make Brie, Bacon & Cranberry Smashed Potatoes (Full Recipe & Video)

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