Crispy Montana Ranch Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Serves 6 as a side. Time: about 1 hour.

• 2 lb small gold or red potatoes, 1 1/2 to 2 inches across
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Frisco Montana Ranch Seasoning, a generous shake
• Chopped chives or green onion
• For the dip: 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, with Montana Ranch stirred in to taste

The blend already has salt, so taste before adding more.

Steps

1. Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water by an inch, and bring to a boil. Simmer until a fork slides in easily, 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them steam-dry 5 minutes.
2. Heat the oven to 425F. Brush a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
3. Set the potatoes on the pan with space between them. Press each one flat with the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, to about 1/2 inch thick, until the edges crack.
4. Drizzle with the rest of the oil and the melted butter, then season well with Montana Ranch.
5. Roast 25-35 minutes, until the edges are deep brown and crispy. No need to flip.
6. While they roast, stir Montana Ranch into the sour cream a little at a time until it tastes right, and chill.
7. Sprinkle the potatoes with chives and serve with the dip.