Outdoor Grilling

Crushed Baby New Potatoes

Crushed Baby New Potatoes

The griddle creates an amazing crust of these potatoes with a creamy center.

Ingredients

  • 1 small bag Baby new potatoes, assorted colors preferred 
  • 1 Lemon 
  • ¼ cup Extra-Virgin olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt 
  • 1 tablespoons Crushed black pepper 

Preparation

  1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. 
  2. Boil for 15 minutes, drain, and cool. 
  3. Lay parchment paper on half sheet pan. 
  4. Place potatoes on sheet pan leaving space similar to cookie dough. 
  5. Using a flat spatula or large fork, press down in the center of potatoes, crushing them into circles. 
  6. Zest lemon and set aside. 
  7. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil. 
  8. Generously sprinkle kosher salt on potatoes. 
  9. Repeat with crushed black pepper and lemon zest. 
  10. Preheat griddle on medium-high. 
  11. When heated, place potatoes evenly across griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes, until browned. 
  12. Flip and cook for additional 2 minutes. 
  13. Remove from heat and serve immediately. 
  14. For added flavor, halve lemon and squeeze over potatoes or top with fresh chopped herbs.