Pellet Grill Smashed Potatoes

Pellet Grill Smashed Potatoes are a great side dish for any meal on the grill. Yukon gold baked potatoes smashed and cooked until crispy with garlic butter and melted cheese.

We fired up our grills this weekend and made the best BBQ Chicken Thighs and these Smashed Potatoes on the pellet grill. It was a delicious bbq meal that disappeared in a flash.

The pellet grill is our favorite for making easy side dishes to go with all of our meals on the grill.

Pellet Grill Twice Baked Potatoes are always a favorite to go with grilled chicken. We also love this easy pellet grill Jalapeno Hashbrown Casserole to feed a crowd and this Smoked Green Bean Casserole is perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients Needed

• Yukon Gold Potatoes ~ Small to medium potatoes work best.
• Butter
• Granulated Garlic
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Cheddar Cheese
• Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce

Step By Step Directions

Scrub potatoes and pierce with a fork.

Place on a pellet grill cooking for about 1 hour until softened.

Remove from grill and cut potatoes in half.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Place potatoes cut side down on the parchment paper.

Use a glass or potato masher to mash the potatoes flat.

Spoon melted butter over each potato.

Season with garlic, salt and pepper.

Top with shredded cheese.

Drizzle with bbq sauce.

Return to the grill, cooking until potatoes are crisp around the edges, about 30 minutes.

Remove from grill and serve immediately.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Reheat in a 350° oven on a sheet pan for 10- 12 minutes or in a skillet coated with olive oil or butter over medium heat until heated through.

These Pellet Grill Smashed Potatoes are a simple and delicious addition to any weeknight dinner and tasty enough to add to holiday dinners.

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Pellet Grill Smashed Potatoes

Pellet Grill Smashed Potatoes are a great side dish for any meal on the grill. Yukon gold baked potatoes smashed and cooked until crispy with garlic butter and melted cheese.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bbq potatoes, cheesy potatoes, grilled potatoes, pellet grill potatoes, smashed potatoes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 4 Yukon gold potatoes small to medium sized
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup sweet and tangy bbq sauce

Instructions

• Preheat pellet grill to 375°.
• Scrub potatoes and pierce with a fork.
• Place on a pellet grill cooking for about 1 hour until softened.
• Remove from grill and cut potatoes in half.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Place potatoes cut side down on the parchment paper.
• Use a glass or potato masher to mash the potatoes flat.
• Spoon melted butter over each potato.
• Season with garlic, salt and pepper.
• Top with shredded cheese and bbq sauce.
• Return to the grill, cooking until potatoes are crisp around the edges, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g

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