Potatoes and guacamole, guacamole and potatoes, it doesn’t get much better than that! Or so I thought, until I made these Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Loaded Guacamole. Which is basically the same thing as potatoes and guacamole, except with a little more crispiness and a lot more loadedness. Are you convinced yet?!
I know that smashed potatoes have been a thing for a while now, but I think I always just thought they would be too much work to make without much of a pay off. But, it turns out I was wrong on both of those counts.
The first and last part of the smashed potato process takes hardly any effort at all, boiling potatoes and then roasting them, and then the middle part that takes a very small amount of effort, the smashing of the potatoes, is the most fun part of all! I would say that you should channel all your anger and aggression and smash the crap out of these baby potatoes, but I would never condone angry cooking. So, instead, think about all those muscles you want to build up and smash these little babies down! And, if you are immature like me, you will really enjoy the sound that they make š
Once smashed and crisped, there is really no other option than piling them high with loaded guacamole. As much as I appreciate an easy, simple guacamole recipe, there is something to be said about a chunky guacamole that has all my favorite veggies and beans packed inside.
One of the biggest grocery store upsets is when you want guacamole and you want it now, but alas there are only either rock hard avocados or mushy brown ones to choose from. Thankfully that was not the case when I made this recipe and somehow I managed to get the biggest, creamiest avocado I’ve ever used before. The avocado gods must have been smiling down on me that day.
These Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Loaded Guacamole will be a great appetizer for any Cinco De Mayo party, or just a regular Tuesday night snack š
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Smashed Potatoes with Loaded Guacamole
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of baby red potatoes
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Loaded Guacamole:
- 2 large avocados
- 1/3 cup diced red pepper
- 1/3 cup diced green pepper
- 1/3 cup yellow corn kernals
- 1/3 cup black beans
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- Diced jalapeno, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water and add a large pinch of salt. Place pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil potatoes for 15-20 minutes, until they are fork tender, but not falling apart. Drain potatoes and let cool for a few minutes.
- While potatoes are boiling pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a piece of parchment paper on a cutting board and lay out each of the potatoes. Using a small cup, smash the potatoes to desired thickness. Place another sheet of parchment paper onto a large backing sheet and place smashed potatoes onto sheet. Brush each with a small amount of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake potatoes until crispy, about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooling, make the guacamole. Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed with a sharp knife and then score the avocado and scoop the pieces into a medium sized bowl. Mash avocado to desired consistency using a fork. Then add all of the remaining guacamole ingredients and mix together.
- Just before serving, place a large spoonful of guacamole on top of each potato. Best when served immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Gluten Free, Vegan
If you love these, you will also love my Roasted Potato Cups with Loaded Guacamole
I make smashed potatoes all the time, but never thought to add guacamole. Great idea!
Hi Renee! Potatoes and guacamole is one of my favorite combos!
Guacamole on top of anything is a winner in my book. Loving the smashed potatoes. What a cute little side dish! LOVE!
I agree, Melissa! I seriously think I would eat anything that was topped with guacamole!
These look amazing! I love smashed potatoes and that avo š
Isadora this is genius idea!! I love how you used two delicious things and made one yummy appetizer!
Crispiness and loadedness are two of my favorite words in the English language! Especially as when pertaining to potatoes and guacamole! Lu-hu-huv-ing this recipe, my friend!
I love when the avocado gods bestow a perfect avocado on me. These look perfect. I was imagining loading up a big plate of them for dinner until you mentioned putting them out as appetizers at a party. I guesss I could share. Maybe.
I’ve been meaning to try smashed potatos foooorevaaaaaah! They seem like a real good time! These bites of joy are just so perfect for sharing with friends on Cinco de Mayo…or hoarding to myself…every dang day… š
Crispy potatoes loaded with guacamole is the best idea ever, Izzy! What delicious bites these are!
Lovin this, Izzy! I recently discovered the magic of parboiling potatoes then roasting them up… now, whippin up a chunky guac and dropping a scoop on top!? Love it! These must be so incredibly creamy, with a crunch here and there from the potatoes… oh my! I’m totally enjoying all your Cinco de Mayo recipes… keep em’ coming. I think there needs to be a big party at your place! I’ll bring a hat for Cheeto!
Dear Isadora, What a wonderful idea…perfect side dish. My daughter would absolutely love this! I have to try it sometime soon. xo, Catherine
They look smashing!!!!
Hahaha!! Thank you, Marianne š
Ha ha. You are right. I love the sound the potatoes make when you smash them! These are so YUM! Love that loaded guacamole!
Squish! Squish! haha! I’m glad I’m not the only one with the humor of an 8 year old boy š
Crispy potatoes are my favorite!!! I love that you topped them with guacamole! Brilliant Izzy!
Pinned!
Thank you, Mariah! Crispy potatoes are my favorites too š
Ugh, I hate when I want to make guacomole and all the avocados at the store are rock hard! The worst! I love these crispy smashed potatoes! I’ve had smashed potatoes before, and looooove them. I bet they’re even tastier with guac on top.
I know! I can never bear to buy the pre-made stuff, so it makes me extra sad! Totally better with guac on top š
Oh these smashed potatoes are just calling my name, Izzy! I absolutely LOVE the guacamole in here! I think I would gobble this entire batch right up. Sounds like the perfect side dish!
Thank you, Gayle!! I think I hear them calling my name too š My husband doesn’t like guacamole (he is crazy!) so I got to eat them all by myself!
Your guacamole is the most vibrant green color I’ve ever seen. Beautiful photos, Izzy! These crispy potatoes look delicious, and I could definitely see myself making them – and that’s coming from somebody who doesn’t usually reach for potatoes as her first choice. š
I was kinda surprised at how bright it was too, Katie! I must have gotten a special avocado, haha! Guacamole always makes things taste better š
Uh yeah, I’m convinced! I absolutely love smashed potatoes. That’s pretty much the only way I make them anymore. Adding guacamole, loaded guacamole nonetheless, sounds like pure bliss. I’m coming to your place for Cinco de Mayo, k? That way I can eat these all day and play with Cheeto. š
I knew you would be, Sarah! That would be so much fun! And Cheeto would love that!! š