Description
Crispy smashed potatoes with garlic herb butter are shatteringly crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and coated in a fragrant garlic butter. This simple, affordable side dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes
- Water for boiling
- Salt for boiling water and seasoning
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 13×9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place boiled potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash them flat using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to infuse flavors, then remove from heat.
- Brush smashed potatoes with olive oil, then drizzle with half of the garlic herb butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and crispy.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining garlic herb butter. Serve hot.
Notes
If you don’t have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to drizzle the butter. You can boil and smash potatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to bake. For a vegan option, use vegan butter or olive oil. Ensure potatoes are not overcrowded on the baking sheet for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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