Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Crisp on the outside and smooth on the inside, these smashed potatoes are the perfect combination of your favorite creamy mashed potatoes and crispy roasted potatoes.
Servings: 4 as a side
Ingredients
- 1¾ lbs. baby new potatoes
- 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp coarse salt (not table salt) divided
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 3½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped herbs such as parsley, chives, or scallions
- tzatziki ranch or sour cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes clean of any dirt and rinse under water. Remove any nubby areas. Place the potatoes in a large Dutch oven or pot.
- Fill the pot with water until the potatoes are submerged and covered by 1 inch of water. Add 1 tbsp of the salt, the bay leaves, and the garlic cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and continue cooking until the potatoes are very easily pierced with a fork, about 20-22 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, preheat the oven to 425℉ and drizzle 1 tbsp of the olive oil over a large, rimmed baking sheet. Brush the oil so it’s evenly distributed.
- When the potatoes are done, drain them in a large colander and let them cool for about 5 minutes, until they’re cool enough to handle. Discard bay leaves and garlic.
- Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet in an even single layer and gently smash the potatoes with a potato masher (or large serving fork, spatula, or measuring cup) until you reach a height of ½ an inch.
- Drizzle the remaining 2½ tbsp of olive oil over the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ tsp salt and some freshly ground pepper.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are crisp and golden.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and serve immediately with your dipping sauce of choice (optional) and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1757mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg