Crispy Smash Potatoes

Forget about mashed potatoes and say hello to you new favorite potato dish.  They are deliciously soft and tender on the inside yet incredibly crisp on the outside.

If you are looking to step up your potato game, look no further!

These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish to any meal – but if you decide to eat it as a main who am I to judge? Can’t say I haven’t done it.

These potatoes are fun to make, look and smell amazing, and let me warn you… they are deliciously addicting! They are soft and tender on the inside yet incredibly crisp on the outside. I can guarantee you will be running back for seconds (if there are any left!).

Oh, and did I mention they are also very easy to make?

Simply: boil, press, drizzle, bake… ENJOY!

JUST A FEW NOTES:

• Potatoes – I prefer to use assorted baby potatoes or baby gold potatoes (they are the creamiest in my opinion), but any small/medium sized potatoes should work.
• Forget perfection – there’s no need to press on them pretty and flat.  The crispiness of these potatoes lies in all of those ridges on top.
• Don’t skip on the butter – I understand if you are trying to be healthy and want to skip or swap the butter.. but just DONT. The flavor and crispiness that melted butter brings is key.
• Get creative! – You can also customize it however you want.  Top it with guacamole, add parmesan cheese, or go big and load them with sour cream, bacon and cheddar cheese! You can’t go wrong.

I hope you enjoy them! Let me know in the comments.

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Crispy Smash Potatoes

Forget about mashed potatoes and say hello to you new favorite potato dish. They are deliciously soft and tender on the inside yet incredibly crisp on the outside.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Servings: 3 servings

Author: Felisa

Ingredients

• 12 oz baby potatoes (assorted or yellow potatoes)
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)

Seasonings:

• 1/2 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
• 1/2 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Pre heat oven at 400F.
• Boil potatoes for 20-25 minutes (until tender).
• Drain the potatoes and let them cool for 2 minutes.
• Lay them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Gently press down on each potato using a fork or the bottom of a cup.
• Mix melted butter with fresh chopped garlic.
• Drizzle each smashed potato with the butter mix and sprinkle the seasonings on top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are crisp and golden.