Description
Delightful smashed potatoes with a crispy exterior and fluffy inside, infused with garlic and butter, making them perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (or Russet potatoes)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash each potato down.
- Melt the butter with minced garlic over medium heat until golden.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free variation, replace butter with olive oil. Sweet potatoes can be used for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, garlic potatoes, crispy potatoes, side dish, comfort food