Evo Grill Recipe - Mexican Smashed Potatoes (2024)

Evo Grill Recipe – Mexican Smashed Potatoes

This recipe for Mexican Smashed Potatoes on the EVO grill just makes me happy. Sure,my EVO consistently performs on routine tasks for recipeslike grilled chicken or seared fish and I can appreciate that. But other days, like today, it seems to just beat every other piece of equipment I own with its versatility and performance. And offers me the ability toprepare things both easily and better outdoors than in. And that makes me happy. Especially at clean up.

This is a simple recipe that I adapted from one that called for boiling potatoes on the stove top,then baking themoff in the oven. But it’s summerand it’s hot. So I thought, “The EVOcould do this job betterAND without heating up the house!”. So I gathered myingredients along witha cold glass of ice tea and headed to the patio. I pulled my Procart Evo over tothe shade ofmy umbrella (because with wheels and no open flames I can do that)and started to cook. I figured as long as I was out there, I’d throw some fennel and zucchini on the grill for a coldantipastisaladas well.

So into the center of the EVO grill set on high,I placedmy largepanof salted water. While waiting for it to come tosimmerto cook my red and Yukonpotato mix, I went ahead with grilling thefennel mediumin the outer ring.

Once the potatoes were tender, about 20 minutes, I drained them off and placed them back into center of grill. I drizzled the tender potatoes with Grapeseed oil and gave them a gentle “smash” with the hammer.

I had decided togo Mexican with this EVO grill recipe.Scallions, grated Colby cheddar mix, and taco seasoning spiced up the spuds nicely.

But I think you could adjust to what you like or are serving alongside. Perhaps steak seasoning , grated fresh horseradish, scallionsand then finish with a dollop of cool sour cream. Or add crispy bacon, cheddar,and a drizzle of BBQ sauce at end? Maybe old bay seasoning,smoked paprika,and extra butter for seafood? I see many delicious possibilities with this recipe. Those are my favorite kinds of recipes to make. They allow for what your frig has in it or plate has on it.

Oncethey were nicely browned andcrunchyon one sideI flipped them over (it’s fine if they crumble a bit, this just gives you more crunchy bits to enjoy!) Sincemy EVO center zone was set on this happened inunder 5 minutes. Then I turned down the heat to medium and added another drizzleof oil, cheese, seasoning, and chopped scallions.When the cheese had finished melting, Iplaced the finished potaotes into acast iron skillet. I had pre-warmed the panatopmy EVO in order to keep everything warm while serving.

And here’s another reason I’m so happy. I went ahead and cleaned the grill before serving dinner. Because even with the sizzled on cheese, I just scraped the warm surface down and wiped it with a paper towelanda little oil. Done in 2 minutes.

Everyone was happy. Kids, husband, and myself all had seconds. And I had been able to do it all onmy EVO in the shade.

Anyone who is old enough to remember when potato skins had their place in the sun will appreciate this EVO grill recipe. That juxtaposition of creamy against crunchy, a little spicy and a lot ofstringycheese.Comfort food from the grill. And almost no clean up for me.

You can certainly make this Evo Grill Recipe without an EVO. I’m sure youwill get good results, but definitelymore dishes! However you decide to makeit let us hear back from you. Tell us how it went and what combinations you used. I hopeit makes you and your familyas happily well fed as it did mine.