Smoked potatoes

Smoked potatoes

If you're searching for a quick and flavorful side dish to serve your loved ones, look no further. Smoked potatoes have a unique taste that sets them apart from any other variety. I rely on this easy recipe to wow my family whenever we're craving potatoes. 

Smoking them is like that favorite, well-worn shirt you can never let go of—versatile and satisfying. Whether served simply or dressed up, they'll keep your guests coming back for more. This dish is perfect for when you're already using the smoker for meats—no need to turn on the oven, just pop the potatoes in the smoker.

 

What You Will Need for Smoked potato

• 1 piece of diced ham
• 1 large russet potato
• 3 teaspoon of cheese cream

 

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• shredded cheese

That's all! No need for exotic ingredients or extra trips. Simply grab some wood, fire up the smoker, and start cooking! Don’t forget to buy hickory wood chips .

How To make smoked potatoes

Preheat your smoker to 120°C and add wood chips as directed by the manufacturer. Clean off your potatoes under water and dry them off. Pierce the potatoes with a fork on all sides to prevent them from exploding in the smoker. The more holes you make, the smokier the flavor will be.

Coat the potatoes with oil and season them with salt on all sides. Place the sliced potatoes into a cast iron skillet or aluminum pan.

It’s time to smoke! Place the potatoes on your Smoker and cook for 2 hours or until you can easily pierce with a fork.

After cooking, cut the potato in 2 and empty it of its mash which you reserve. With the mash, add diced ham, cheese, mix everything and put the preparation back in each part of the potato, sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 10 min at 180 degrees. Serve hot accompanied by a salad mix.

Recipe FAQs and Tips

Cooking Time: Smoking times can vary significantly due to factors like humidity, temperature, grill hot spots, and wind, which all influence cooking time.

Russet Potatoes: You can absolutely use russet potatoes! They might cook a bit faster, so be sure to check for doneness more frequently.

Leftovers: You can store cooked potatoes in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze them for up to 1 year.

Using Leftover Whole Potatoes: If you have plenty of whole leftover potatoes, you can chop them up and turn them into a potato salad—our favorite is this Deviled Egg Potato Salad!