Hot honey has become a popular condiment in recent years, which means it’s easily available in stores. Aldi even has an affordable “extra-hot” version under the Berryhill brand, ready to pipe over anything your heart desires.
While you could baste the potatoes in hot honey before leaving them in the oven to roast, it’s a better idea to dress the potatoes after the roasting process. The sugars in the honey could burn quickly, resulting in your precious spuds becoming inedible char. A way to get around this is to mix the hot honey with butter or oil. The fat will keep the potatoes safe while also making it easier to coat them evenly.
There’s some debate over how exactly to pre-cook these potatoes, as some folks only par-boil them before smashing, while others boil them through until soft and tender. Whichever method you choose, smashed potatoes (also known as “crash hot potatoes”) are guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table.
