Description
Smashed potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish. They combine the creaminess of mashed potatoes with a crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash each one with a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic over the smashed potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can add cheese for extra flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on potato size.
- Try different herbs for varied taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, side dish, crispy potatoes