Description
These Smashed Potatoes are a crispy and flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal. Baby potatoes are boiled until tender, smashed, brushed with a garlic-herb mixture, and roasted until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (red or yellow)
Garlic-Herb Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil baby potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and dry.
- Smash Potatoes: Flatten potatoes on baking sheet with a glass or masher.
- Prepare Mixture: Combine olive oil, melted butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Brush and Bake: Brush mixture over potatoes and bake until crispy and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle with Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
- These potatoes are great with sour cream or aioli on the side.
- Experiment with different herb combinations for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 potatoes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
