Country Smashed Potatoes

Welcome to Country Cookout with Aarón Sánchez! The chef and author is sharing fresh twists on summer favorites like smashed potatoes. Watch how he uses brand-new Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle to give the country classic multiple layers of buttery flavor. To round out your Country Cookout, serve this irresistible side with Aarón’s Country Charred Corn & Zucchini Salad and Sizzling Agave-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs. The three recipes add up to a complete country feast — and showcase a variety of inspired ways to use the squeezable spread.

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Prep time15 min
Ready in1 hr
Portions6

Ingredients

2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
salt to taste
1/3 cup Country Crock Drizzle & Sizzle
3 peeled garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon lime zested
1/2 cup crumbled chorizo (cooked) (2 ounces)
1/3 cup scallions chopped

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Instructions

Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are just tender when pierced with a knife, 20-25 minutes. Drain, pat dry and let stand until cool enough to handle. On a flat surface, very lightly crush each potato with the bottom of a glass.
In a large bowl, combine Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle, garlic, ancho chile powder, oregano and lime zest and season with salt. Brush the spread onto the top of the warm smashed potatoes.
Heat griddle or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook until crisp and golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook on the other side, 4 to 6 minutes more. Remove potatoes to serving platter and sprinkle with chorizo and scallions.

“I love using Country Crock® Drizzle & Sizzle in this recipe because it has a lot of versatility. I can use it as a sauce and on the griddle to add another layer of flavor.” - Aarón Sánchez