These Blackstone Cheesy Pesto Smashed Potatoes were an easy, yet wow-worthy side dish recipe for the flat top griddle.

We had a family pool party, and I made some brats, Mets, and hot dogs on the griddle along with these taters.

How to make Blackstone Cheesy Pesto Smashed Potatoes

First boil 2 pounds of small redskin potatoes for 12 to 16 minutes or until fork tender.

Then preheat your Blackstone or flat top griddle to medium heat for several minutes.

Spread some cooking oil of choice on the griddle, put the potatoes on the griddle, and smash them with a burger press or cup.

I like to put a piece of parchment paper in between to prevent sticking.

Season them with kosher salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and start melting some butter mixed with pesto on the griddle.

The potatoes will cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then brush with the pesto butter.

Give them a flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes.

Cook another 3 to 4 minutes and brush the remaining pesto butter over top.

And another sprinkle of kosher salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese over top and all we have to do now is let it melt 🙂

As you can see, I started some brats, Mets, and hot dogs on the other side of my Blackstone for a complete dinner.

Serve Blackstone Cheesy Pesto Smashed Potatoes with fresh basil and enjoy 🙂

Cheri Renee

Blackstone Cheesy Pesto Smashed Potatoes is a tasty and simple side dish recipe for the flat top griddle, super flavorful to complete any meal!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 255 kcal

Fill a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, salt the water with kosher salt and add the potatoes. Boil for 12 to 16 minutes or until fork tender.
Preheat the griddle to medium heat for several minutes. Spread some cooking oil of choice, put the potatoes on the griddle, and smash them with a burger press or cup. Season them with kosher salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Note: A piece of parchment paper between the potatoes and press will prevent sticking.
Mix together the melted butter and pesto, I did this in a small saucepan right on the Blackstone.
Cook the potatoes 6 to 8 minutes total, flipping halfway through. Brush the pesto butter right before flipping and again during the last minute or two, and season with a little more kosher salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Sprinkle cheese over top and remove from griddle once cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Keyword Blackstone, Camping Recipes, Cheesy, Easy, Griddle, pesto, Potato, Recipe, Smashed