Traeger Smoked Smashed Potatoes are a fun side dish that can be cooked on the grill or cooked in the oven. I highly prefer the wood-fired version, but no matter where you choose to cook these you are going to LOVE them.

Traeger Smoked Smashed Potatoes

I don’t know about you, but I am always on the hunt for the perfect side dish. The one that everyone asks for over and over again and that isn’t 27 steps and 42 ingredients.

Our Pellet Grill Smashed Potatoes are delicious and go with almost anything, plus they are done in just a few easy steps.

I love the flavor of these potatoes because for such a simple side dish, it really packs in a lot of flavor. The crispy edges and delicious garlic butter make this dish something everyone will love.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a smoker yet because you can still make these on your regular grill over indirect heat or even in your oven.

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Do I have to use baby potatoes?

So, what if you have bigger potatoes? It’s definitely okay to use bigger potatoes but there is something about cooking those baby potatoes with the skin on and then smashing them. They hold on to the moisture so much better and make for a very nice texture.

If you have bigger potatoes, you can cut them or you can adjust your cooking times, cook them a little longer and smash the bigger potatoes.

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How do I make Traeger Smoked Smashed Potatoes?

These potatoes are SO easy! Most versions I have seen call for boiling the potatoes until they are fork-tender, but I wanted an easier (and faster) way.

This is the perfect use to break my microwave out of the “reheat leftovers or defrost meat” rut that it gets itself into all the time.

If you don’t have a microwave, feel free to use the regular method! I’m not anti-boil OR anti-microwave.

The method itself is easy.

1. Pre-cook
2. Smash
3. Fat
4. Salt
5. Grill

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Do I need any special ingredients to make Smoked Smashed Potatoes?

Nope!

This recipe takes really simple ingredients and makes them into something special. If you want to get fancy, break out the fancy salts and the good butter, but if that’s not your thing regular old table salt and butter will do more than enough.

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What should I serve with Smashed Potatoes?

I know you’ll be looking for the perfect piece of meat to go with these potatoes.

Fish

Yes, this goes great with my Crispy Panko-Breaded Fish Sandwich, or try my Lemon Pepper Grilled Salmon.

In the mood for beef? Try my Traeger Smoked Beef Tenderloin.

Maybe you’re in the mood for chicken. These potatoes would be incredible with this Baked Cheddar Chicken. Another great one is my Traeger Grilled Buffalo Chicken Legs. I love to make these when I need a little heat. So good!