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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Miso-Butter Smashed Potatoes
Crispy, umami-loaded potatoes that prove five ingredients can taste like a million bucks. The miso-butter glaze creates an addictive caramelized crust.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs small Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
Preparation
These aren't your grandmother's potatoes—unless your grandmother was secretly a flavor genius. The combination of fermented miso and butter creates a savory-sweet glaze that transforms humble spuds into something extraordinary.
Preparation
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with the bottom of a glass until about ½-inch thick.
- Melt butter and whisk in miso paste until smooth. Brush generously over smashed potatoes, then drizzle with sesame oil.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, scatter green onions over top, and serve immediately while the edges are still crackling.
Rebel Tip: The key is getting those edges ultra-crispy. Don't crowd the pan, and resist the urge to flip them—let the bottom develop that golden crust undisturbed.
