Smashed Potatoes with Cheese and Chipotle Sour Cream

Ingredients:

For the Smashed Potatoes with Cheese:

• 1 kg small/medium yellow potatoes
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

For the Chipotle Sour Cream:

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 squirt lemon or lime juice
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• Salt and pepper

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes: Wash potatoes and boil in a large pot of very salty water until fork tender (20-30 minutes).
2. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Drain and smash potatoes: Drain potatoes and let them sit and steam for five minutes. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with olive oil. Place each potato on the baking sheet and gently smash them with the bottom of a glass or similar object.
4. Top potatoes: Melt butter, add chopped chives, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and brush onto each smashed potato. Spray potatoes with olive oil.
5. Bake potatoes: Bake potatoes for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and potatoes are crisped to your liking.
6. Make chipotle sour cream: In a small food processor, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon or lime juice, chipotle pepper, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Combine until smooth.
7. Serve: Drizzle chipotle sour cream over each potato. Serve hot and enjoy!

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, or red pepper flakes.
• For a spicier kick: Add more chipotle pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• For a richer texture: Use a combination of heavy cream and sour cream.

Enjoy your delicious Smashed Potatoes with Cheese!