Description
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these garlic smashed potatoes are a perfect side dish to complement any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and smash them gently with a fork or masher.
- Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over the smashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper on top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are fork-tender before smashing to achieve the perfect texture. Use ghee for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg