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Buffalo-Blue Cheese Smashed Potatoes

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Who doesn’t love roasty potatoes? Those people are definitely not my people. They probably shouldn’t be your people either, no one needs that negative energy in their life. Because these potatoes are too bomb not to eat; crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. They’re spicy, savory, and super simple to make. The blue cheese balances out the heat from the Buffalo sauce perfectly. Such a classic combo. I mean, they’re crazy good! It’s the only way we’re eating potatoes in our house from now on. 

*It’s important to note that whatever kind of potato you choose to use for this- red or Yukon gold – make sure they are the same size. The potatoes I used were slightly larger than a golf ball, keep that in mind because if you use potatoes larger or smaller the cooking times will vary.  

 

Ingredients

 

Potatoes:

5 lbs Yukon Gold or Red potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
2 tablespoons olive oil
 

Buffalo Sauce:

1 cup hot sauce
6 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 
 

Garnish:

Crumbled Blue Cheese

Chopped Scallions

Instructions:

 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly oil 2 sheet pans. Set aside.

 
2. Wash potatoes. Place them in a large pot with 1 tablespoon of salt. Cover with enough water so that the potatoes are submerged by at least 1 inch. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 15 – 25 minutes, or until they are fork tender.
 
3. Drain the potatoes and lay them out on a separate sheet pan to cool slightly, just until you can handle them.
 
4. Mix together the remaining spices for the potatoes in a small bowl and set aside. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with two tablespoons of olive oil. Gently mix to coat the potatoes. Sprinkle half the spice mixture, toss the potatoes gently. Sprinkle the remaking half of the mixture and toss again.
 
5. Divide the potatoes between the two sheet pans. With your hand, or a masher, lightly press down on each potato until it flattens and breaks open. Cook for 30 minutes until browned and crispy. For an extra crispy crust, broil for 3-5 minutes before removing from the oven. Sprinkle with sea salt.
 
6. Add all the ingredients for the buffalo sauce into a medium sauce pan. Heat until the butter melts and is incorporated. 
 
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