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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Fiesta Potato Smashers

    Published: August 6, 2018 / Updated: May 19, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Fiesta Potato Smashers

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    This post is sponsored by Side Delights® through Kitchen PLAY. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. 

    Fiesta Potato Smashers are quick, easy, and satisfying, with flavors the whole family will love. This is sure to be your new favorite recipe!

    Fiesta Potato Smashers

    One of the foods that my husband, two teenagers, and I can ALL agree that we love is potatoes.

    Thank goodness for the amazing potato! We can whip up easy and tasty breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks with these beautiful, incredible spuds. When I'm in a pinch and need to make a quick family meal, it's often potatoes to the rescue!

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    Fiesta Potato Smashers

    Recently, I was searching the Side Delights website for a family-friendly recipe, and came across one that can be used either as a main dish or a side dish. With a combo of potatoes, bell peppers, and a dairy-free option, it was the mouthwatering Fiesta Potato Smashers recipe for the win!

    This recipe checks off so many boxes for me when looking for a recipe to feed my family on a busy night:

    • it doesn't have many ingredients (less than five!)
    • the ingredients are items I usually already have on hand
    • the recipe requires little prep time and short cooking time
    • it is a recipe that my whole family will love.

    Fiesta Potato Smashers

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    Fiesta Potato Smashers

    Fiesta Potato Smashers Recipe

    Fiesta Potato Smashers

    Fiesta Potato Smashers

    5 from 13 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Quick, few ingredients, and a true crowd pleaser! Enjoy as a main dish or a side dish! 
    Servings: 4 people
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    Ingredients

    • 5 small Yellow potatoes
    • 5 small Red potatoes
    • 1 pint sweet mini peppers (red, orange and yellow)
    • 8 sprigs cilantro, picked from stems and chopped
    • cooking spray or olive oil
    • salt, pepper, chili powder

    Instructions

    • Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into microwave-safe covered dish. Microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • While potatoes are cooking, cut mini peppers into small ¼-inch slices. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat to medium. Add peppers and sauté until they become slightly soft and start to brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
    • Remove potatoes from microwave and, using a layer of paper towels covering each potato, smash them on a cutting board until 1 ¾-inch thick. Helpful tip: Use the side of a coffee cup or flat cooking utensil to smash the potatoes.
    • Spray sauté pan with cooking spray or add 2 tbsp olive oil to a pan, heat on high, and add smashed potatoes in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until potatoes start to brown on both sides.
    • On a plate, place potatoes and layer with sour cream or yogurt (optional), peppers and cilantro. Dust with salt, chili powder and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE, SHARE IT ON INSTAGRAM WITH #URBANBLISSLIFE AND TAG @URBANBLISSLIFE. I’D LOVE TO SEE WHAT YOU MAKE! AND IF YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE, PLEASE DO ME A HUGE FAVOR AND LEAVE A STAR RATING. THANK YOU, SWEET FRIENDS!

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      1. Amelia Fletcher says

        August 13, 2018 at 1:34 pm

        5 stars
        Wow, This looks so good. Thanks you for helpful shearing recipe. I love this recipe .

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 13, 2018 at 7:04 pm

          I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Amelia!

      2. Marjory says

        August 12, 2018 at 2:34 pm

        5 stars
        These could be my new nachos! Love them!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 13, 2018 at 7:03 pm

          Definitely! Thank you, Marjory!

      3. Nettie Moore says

        August 09, 2018 at 11:28 am

        5 stars
        Such a colorful and delicious dish! Nettie

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 13, 2018 at 7:02 pm

          Thanks, Nettie! :)

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