Crispy Smashed Potatoes

 This is a perfect go to side dish when you plan to enjoy a nice steak dinner.  It's quick and it's delicious!

2 lbs baby red potatoes 

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

2 Tbsp fresh chives

Fill a sauce pan with about 1" of water and season with a large pinch of salt.  Set a steamer basket in the pot and bring water to a boil.  Add the potatoes, cover and steam for 20 minutes.  Remove steamer basket from pot and allow potatoes to cool.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.  

Place the potatoes on the sheet and crush each one with the back of a fork.  It's okay if they split.

Combine the salt, pepper and smoked paprika and then sprinkle over the smashed potatoes.

Bake for 12 minutes until tops appear to become crispy.

While the smashed potatoes bake, chop 2 Tbsp of fresh chives to sprinkle over the crispy potatoes before serving. 

Serve these with sour cream for dipping.