🥒🥔 Pickle Potato Smash Bites with Spicy Garlic Dill
Golden, Crispy, Tangy—with a Cool Pickle Kick
Crispy smashed potatoes loaded with cool pickle crema, chopped Tommy Pickles Spicy Garlic Dill pickles, and fresh dill. Golden edges, creamy centers, salty bites, and just enough heat to keep you reaching for another.
Perfect for appetizers, game days, and crispy potato cravings.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 1 lb of baby potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
For the Pickle Crema
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1-2 tsp Tommy Pickles Spicy Garlic Dill pickle brine
For the Toppings
- 1/3 cup Tommy Pickles Spicy Garlic Dill pickles (roughly chopped)
- Fresh dill
- Chopped chives or green onion
- Flaky salt
- Shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese (optional)
🧑 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Potatoes (40 Minutes)
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and let dry slightly.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash with the bottom of a glass or jar.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Roast at 425°F for 25 minutes, or until the edges are deeply golden and crispy. Add parmesan or cheddar during the last 5 minutes of roasting (if using).
Step 2: Garnish and Serve (5 Minutes)
- Mix sour cream and pickle brine until smooth and creamy.
- Top crispy potatoes with pickle crema, chopped Spicy Garlic Dill pickles, fresh dill, chives, and a pinch of flaky salt.
- Serve warm.
🔥 Why Spicy Garlic Dill Works Here
The pickles bring acidity, crunch, garlic, and heat that cut through the richness of the potatoes and crema. Every bite balances crispy, creamy, tangy, and spicy all at once.
⏱ Time Breakdown
- Boil: 15 minutes
- Roast: 25 minutes
- Garnish: 5 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
🥒 Make It With Tommy Pickles
Crispy edges. Cool pickle crema. Spicy garlic dill on top
The kind of appetizer people hover around the tray for.