Blackstone Cheesy Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Blackstone Cheesy Pesto Smashed Potatoes is a tasty and simple side dish recipe for the flat top griddle, super flavorful to complete any meal!
Equipment
- Blackstone Griddle
- Flat Top Grill/ Griddle
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small redskin potatoes
- kosher salt, pepper, Italian seasoning (I used Blackstone Tuscan Herb)
- cooking oil of choice
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: fresh chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- 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.