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.
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.
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 Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 411Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 1237mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 4gSugar: 25gProtein: 7g
Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.
Brenda R
Delicious! I used shredded monterrey jack cheese and cheddar because that's what I have and everyone loved them!
Milisa
Thanks Brenda!
Kristyn
What a great & delicious way to make potatoes!! The grill gives them that yummy grilled flavor & cooks them evenly & crisp!
Milisa
Thanks Kristyn!