Description
Smashed potatoes are tender potatoes that are boiled until soft, then smashed and roasted until crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a potato masher or fork to gently smash each potato.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle garlic, salt, and pepper over the smashed potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose uniform-sized potatoes for even cooking.
- Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, crispy potatoes, side dish