Description
Smashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a crispy exterior and a fluffy, buttery interior. These golden delights are seasoned to perfection and roasted until irresistibly crispy, making them the star of any meal. Perfect for family dinners or dinner parties, this easy-to-follow recipe promises an explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to elevate your potato game with this simple yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and scrub potatoes until clean and dry.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- Gently smash each potato with the bottom of a glass until flattened but not completely broken.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs over each potato.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium potato (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg