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How to Make Smashed Potatoes
Roasted Smashed Potatoes smothered in garlic herb butter and Parmesan are one of the most delicious sides on the planet and SO easy! Garlic Smashed Potatoes may look impressive but are one of the easiest sides you will ever make – and you don’t even have to peel any potatoes! They are salty crispy on the outside, buttery tender on the inside and intoxicatingly delicious all over. These Smashed Red Potatoes are the perfect side to any meal or an irresistible finger party food. Aside from their YUM factor, these Smashed Potatoes get major points because you can prep them almost entirely ahead of time, perfect for entertaining and holidays.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 55 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pot
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Boil potatoes: Add potatoes to a large pot and fill with water to about 2-inches above potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and continue to cook (covered) for ⏱️ 25 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
2
Prep: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet (half sheet) with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
3
Dry and oil potatoes: Drain and rinse potatoes in cool water. Pat dry (for crispy skins) and add potatoes to a large microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle potatoes with 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to evenly coat.
olive oil1 tablespoonteaspoon salt (divided)1/2
4
Smash potatoes. Transfer potatoes to baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Using a potato masher, fork or back of a glass, gently smash the potatoes to about 1/2-inch thickness. *MAKE AHEAD: If making ahead, stop at this point, let potatoes cool completely and wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate.
5
Add butter: To the same bowl you tossed the potatoes in oil (don’t wipe out) add butter and melt in the microwave. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and all remaining seasonings. Drizzle potatoes evenly with butter mixture. If you have extra, wait a few minutes for the potatoes to absorb the butter then coat again.
teaspoon salt (divided)1/2
6
Roast: Bake potatoes at 425 degrees F for ⏱️ 30-40 minutes (depending on size) or until deeply golden. Add Parmesan and continue to bake until melted, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.
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