Crash Hot Potatoes

Recently on Facebook, my brother shared a post on Crash Hot Potatoes, a dish originating in Australia.  The picture looked so amazing that we decided to try it.

We started with some of our own Seiglinde potatoes.  I chose 6 smallish ones for the experiment and boiled them until fork tender.

While they were cooking, I covered a small cookie sheet with foil, drizzled oil on it and preheated the oven to 425F.

I got the seasoning ready - finely chopped thyme, freshly ground pepper and coarse Kosher salt.

When the potatoes were cooked, they were placed on the cookie sheet and flattened with a potato masher.  More oil was brushed on the smashed potatoes and the herbs and spices sprinkled on.  Then they baked in the oven until golden brown - about 20 minutes.

Added to a meal of pork cutlet, swiss chard and carrots, we pronounced the Crash Hot Potatoes delicious.  Another time I'll try adding pressed garlic and/or a little cheese.  Definitely something we're going to have again!