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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Stout Cheddar Sauce

March 17, 2022 by Molly 2 Comments

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, everyone!

What better way to celebrate than with some Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Stout Cheddar Sauce?! All that’s missing is a pint of Guinness. And we can easily fix that!

These potatoes are a textural dream – super crispy and crunchy on the edges and fluffy and potato-y in the centers. They are heavenly all on their own, but we know I couldn’t leave well enough alone.

Not on such a festive holiday! Not when you are as Irish as I am!

The stout cheddar sauce might be the best part, but since when is cheese sauce NOT the best part of anything you serve it with?

I particularly love this one because stout beer loves sharp cheddar. It is a match made in heaven. The beer is smooth with a touch of bitterness and the cheese is creamy, tangy, and salty! They complement each other so well.

I could drink that sauce straight. No exaggeration.

These potatoes are relatively easy to prepare, and you can enjoy them as a snack or a side dish to your corned beef and cabbage.

Let’s talk about how to make these cuties!

Ingredients You’ll Need for These Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Stout Cheddar Sauce:

  • Baby potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Unsalted butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Stout beer – I recommend Guinness, but any stout will do. Avoid sweet stouts, like chocolate flavored ones.
  • Half-and-half
  • Grated Irish cheddar – Irish cheddar has some grassy and sweet notes that work really well here, but you can also use regular American sharp cheddar cheese
  • Whole grain mustard – for a touch of tang
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh chives – for garnish

How to Make These Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Stout Cheddar Sauce:

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are fork tender.
  • Line a large baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper and brush the parchment with a little olive oil.
  • Add the drained potatoes to the sheet tray and, using a small glass or jar, gently press down on each potato until it is flattened. Be gentle enough to ensure that the potatoes don’t break apart.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and season them with the salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a 450°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply golden around the edges and crispy.
  • While the potatoes are baking, make the cheddar sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and then whisking in the flour. Cook for a minute or two.
  • Slowly whisk in the stout beer and half-and-half and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thickened and smooth.
  • Stir in the cheese and mustard until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, transfer the crispy potatoes to a large plate or platter and ladle the cheese sauce into a bowl. Garnish everything with fresh chives and enjoy will hot!

Other Recipes You May Enjoy:

  • Crispy Manchego Potatoes With Romesco Sauce
  • Irish Cheddar Pierogi With Stout Caramelized Onions
  • Irish Beef Stew With Stout-Cheddar Biscuits
  • Stout Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Irish Cheddar Fondue
  • Guinness-Marinated Steak Sandwiches With Peppers, Onions, & Mustard Aioli

This is clearly a flavor combo I enjoy.

I would be totally happy with just a plate of these and a beer (or two), Saint Patty’s Day or not!

Erin Go Bragh!

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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These Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Stout Cheddar Sauce are a delicious side or appetizer! Potatoes are boiled, smashed, and crisped in a very hot oven. They get insanely crispy and crunchy around the edges while staying pillowy in the centers. What better way to serve them than with stout cheddar sauce?! I can’t think of anything better.


Ingredients

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For the Potatoes:

  • 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Stout Cheddar Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup stout beer
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 2 cups grated Irish cheddar (or regular sharp cheddar)
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Chopped chives, for garnish


Instructions

For the Potatoes:

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add salt to the water. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush the parchment with a little olive oil.
  3. Cook the potatoes in the boiling water for about 10 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Drain the potatoes and then carefully transfer them to the baking sheet.
  5. Using a small glass or jar, gently press down on each potato until it is flattened. Be gentle enough to ensure that the potatoes don’t break apart.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and season them with the salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer the potatoes to the hot oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply golden around the edges and crispy.

For the Stout Cheddar Sauce:

  1. While the potatoes are baking, make the sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Once melted, add the flour to the butter and stir to combine. Cook for a minute or two.
  3. Slowly whisk in the beer and the half-and-half.
  4. Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cheese and cook until it is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Stir in the mustard. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

To Serve:

  1. Transfer the cheese sauce to a bowl and place it on a platter. Arrange the potatoes on the platter around the cheese sauce.
  2. Garnish with chopped fresh chives and serve while everything is hot.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: potatoes

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  1. www.lemy.site says

    April 21, 2022 at 11:41 am

    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  2. www.fooddoz.com says

    July 13, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    It a nice recipe. Thx

    Reply

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