Name: Our Parmesan Smashed Potatoes with Ranch Dressing is the ultimate Christmas side
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10-12
Ingredients: 12 medium red potatoes (175g each); ¼ cup olive oil; 1 cup finely grated parmesan; 1 tsp Cajun spice blend; RANCH DRESSING; ¾ cup whole egg mayonnaise; ½ cup light sour cream; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs to serve; 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra to serve

Our Parmesan Smashed Potatoes with Ranch Dressing is the ultimate Christmas side

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Serves 10-12

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

TIP – For a change, replace Cajun spice blend with ground paprika or Tuscan seasoning.

This is the ultimate side to whip up for Christmas, everyone is sure to love it.

It also doesn’t hurt that it can be whipped up in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

12 medium red potatoes (175g each)

¼ cup olive oil

1 cup finely grated parmesan

1 tsp Cajun spice blend

RANCH DRESSING

¾ cup whole egg mayonnaise

½ cup light sour cream

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tsp white wine vinegar

1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs to serve

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra to serve

Method

Step 1

Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water until just tender. Drain. Cool slightly.

Step 2

Flatten warm potatoes with the base of a glass or press down lightly with a potato masher. Transfer potatoes to two large oven trays lined with baking paper. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook in a 200°C preheated oven for 15 mins. Sprinkle with combined parmesan and spice blend. Cook a further 10 mins until potatoes are crisp and golden.

Step 4

DRESSING: Whisk all ingredients in a small jug.

Step 5

To serve, spoon dressing over potatoes and garnish with extra dill and chives.

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