My neighbor brought this to our Memorial Day cookout and it disappeared in minutes. Crispy edges with the creamiest centers you have ever had!

crispy smashed potato edges topped with chives

To lighten things up a bit, swap half the butter with low-sodium chicken broth; you’ll lose a little richness but still get nice flavor and some crisp edges. For a herby twist, replace the chives with a mix of chopped parsley and green onions, or add a pinch of dried thyme or rosemary to the salt.

If you’re cooking for a crowd, you can scale this up slightly as long as the potatoes stay mostly in a single layer; if your slow cooker