Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F.
2. Place potatoes into a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Drain and cool.
3. When cool enough to handle, toss potatoes with olive oil on two 17 x 12-inch baking pans. Arrange potatoes in a single layer. Press potatoes with the flat bottom of a heavy glass until smashed, each about 1/2-inch thick. Drizzle potatoes with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheddar and thyme.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are crisp around the edges. Sprinkle with chives.