Plate with roasted red potatoes topped with sour cream, crispy prosciutto, and chopped herbs next to a small bowl of chopped herbs and a fork

Smashed Red Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto

Name: Smashed Red Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto | Thermador Recipes By Cooktops and Rangetop
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Medium red potatoes; 2 Tablespoons butter; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 6 slices prosciutto; 1 cup creme fraiche; 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives; 1/4 of fresh chopped dill; Salt and pepper, to taste

Difficulty

Easy

Total time

20 min

Cooking time

15 min

These crispy smashed potatoes are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side that serves six. Boiled until tender, each potato is gently smashed and pan-fried in butter and olive oil until golden and crunchy. Topped with tangy crème fraîche, crisp prosciutto, and fresh chives and dill, they balance creamy, salty, and herbaceous flavours in every bite. Quick to make and perfect for parties or weeknight entertaining.

Ingredients

2 servings:

2 pounds Medium red potatoes

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons olive oil

6 slices prosciutto

1 cup creme fraiche

1/4 cup fresh chopped chives

1/4 of fresh chopped dill

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Power levels referenced below are for induction cooktop.

Add potatoes to large pot filled with water and bring water to boil on level 9 (high heat).

Step 2

Once water boils, reduce heat to power level 7 (medium high) and cook until potatoes for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Timing will vary depending on the size of your potatoes.

Step 3

While potatoes are boiling - make crispy prosciutto: heat skillet on medium high heat (power level 7). Add slices of prosciutto and fry until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

When potatoes are cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Allow potatoes to cool.

Step 5

Gently press on top of each potato until flat and smashed enough that it doesn’t break apart.

Step 6

Heat large skillet on medium high heat (power level 7) and melt butter and olive oil. Generously season all sides of potatoes with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Place smashed potatoes on skillet and fry on both sides un,l crispy.

Step 8

Top crispy smashed potatoes with a dollop of creme fraiche, pieces of crispy prosciutto, chopped chives and dill.

Step 9

Add additional salt and pepper, to personal taste.