Chili Crisp Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

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Updated: 4/7/2026
50 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Serves: 16 Save

Ingredients (6)

  • 16 baby potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • salt
  • 4 tablespoons chili crisp
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook potatoes until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  3. Make 16 small olive-oil circles on the prepared parchment paper. Top each circle with 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese.
  4. Place a cooked baby potato on each cheddar cheese pile and smash with the bottom of a glass until flat; top each with salt, black pepper, 1 teaspoon chili crisp, and 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until cheese is bubbly and potato edges are crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.