Smashed potatoes and mashed potatoes are two completely different dishes.  Both start out with a basic potato but how they are prepared will create a completely different result.  This crispy smashed potato recipe is boiled baby potatoes that are crushed on a flat top griddle with butter, oil and seasoning and then cooked until crispy.  Mashed potatoes are boiled potatoes (peeled and unpeeled) that are mashed with an electric mixer or by hand.  Milk and butter are added to achieve the right texture.