Description
Comforting smashed potatoes topped with creamy Brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750 g baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 150–200 g Brie cheese, sliced
- 3–4 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- Fresh thyme or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- A drizzle of honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- Toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (optional)
- A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Parboil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12–18 minutes.
- Drain and let sit for 2–3 minutes.
- Arrange the potatoes on a lined baking tray and smash them to about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture over each smashed potato.
- Bake the potatoes for 40–45 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Top each potato with a slice of Brie and bake for an additional 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Top with cranberry sauce and optional garnishes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure not to overcrowd the pan while baking for crispy edges. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, Brie, cranberry sauce, comfort food, holiday recipe