This post was created in partnership with Alessi Foods. All opinions are our own. You may remember that Alex and I are huge fans of Italy. We spent our honeymoon in Rome and on the dreamy the Amalfi Coast. And because it was just that amazing, we returned 7 years later to repeat the trip! The food is in Italy unbeatable, and much of our recipe inspiration comes from Italian flavors and approach. Such was the case for these roasted smashed potatoes with white balsamic reduction. What’s a balsamic reduction? Keep reading for that, and the recipe.
What is balsamic reduction?
Balsamic reductions are typical Italy. If you’ve ever tasted one, you’ll know eye-popping taste: sweet on the front end, tart on the back end, and complex with both fruity and dark notes. It’s a syrupy drizzle that’s created by boiling down vinegar until it becomes sweet and thick. Balsamic reductions can be used on literally anything: salads, roasted meats, fresh fruit, desserts, and cheese plates. The Alessi Foods line, descended from a Sicilian family business started in the 1900’s, has a new line of reductions made with only a handful of ingredients and without artificial thickeners. Alessi sent us this white balsamic reduction and challenged us to be creative with our use of it. That was the genesis of this tasty crispy smashed potatoes recipe.
How to make crispy smashed potatoes
We came up with this recipe: crispy and salty roasted smashed potatoes, paired with the fruity, nuanced sweet drizzle of balsamic reduction. If I might be so bold: yum city! Not only are the smashed potatoes visually stunning, they’re seriously tasty. We could not stop eating them! How to serve roasted smashed potatoes? Because they take over an hour to make, we imagine them for entertaining. For example, a Sunday night dinner with friends, a fancy brunch or dinner party, or to accompany a summer meal on the grill. Or, they would work as an elegant appetizer. This Alessi white balsamic reductions is so versatile, snagging a bottle is absolutely worth it. After making these smashed potatoes, you could use it to drizzle on an endless list of other things: roasted vegetables, salads, rice or quinoa, bowl meals, and more. You can purchase the balsamic reductions at your local grocery stores, or order online here. Buon appetito!
This smashed potatoes recipe is..
This smashed potatoes recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free.
Looking for more appetizer recipes?
Outside of these smashed potatoes, here are few of our favorite appetizer recipes: 5 from 1 review
Healthy Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds Paprika Goat Cheese Spread Happy Hour Platter with Caramelized Onion Dip Pesto Grilled Cheese Dippers with Marinara
Looking for more side dish recipes?
This smashed potatoes recipe is a fantastic side dish; here are a few more side dish recipes we love:
Incredible No Mayo Potato Salad Roasted Vegetables Easy Bean Salad Vegan Italian Pasta Salad Dilled Bean Salad Rice & Lentil Salad Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Best Popover Recipe Apple & Manchego Salad Mashed Red Potatoes with Garlic
More recipes with potatoes? Go to our Best Potato Recipes (or Vegan Potato Recipes).
